There were no reports of injuries.
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The occupant of one vehicle was trapped by downed wires, and that person, although not injured, had to wait until the power was cut before being freed. The vehicle was not struck by a pole, but video from the scene showed poles and power lines on other vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.
A driver was trapped under downed power lines in Stoneham, Massachusetts. (Stoneham Police Department via AP)
It was not immediately clear from the initial investigation what caused the utility poles to fall over, police said.
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Several hundred electric customers in the area lost power.
Traffic lights at Montvale Avenue and the intersection with Interstate 93 were also knocked out, creating traffic problems. The public was asked to avoid the area.
A hazardous materials team also responded because two transformers that were on utility poles that fell started to leak, police said.