A utility pole and power lines were down in Medford, Massachusetts, Saturday afternoon, causing power outages and traffic delays.
Medford police issued a traffic alert on social media saying a portion of Mystic Avenue was shutdown due to the incident, with traffic being diverted away.
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Motorists were told to seek alternate routes and expect delays throughout the city.
There were also power outages in the area, with no immediate timetable for power restoration.
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Police didn't say what led to the downed wires.
