Wire downed by MBTA buses near Chelsea City Hall

MBTA buses were involved in a crash near Chelsea City Hall, briefly closing an intersection, Chelsea police said.

They had urged the public to avoid Washington Street and Broadway because of the crash, but the buses were later able to clear the area.

The incident was caused by a bus that hit an electrical pole at Broadway and City Hall Avenue as the vehicle moved out of the way of a first responder, T officials said. That caused a wire to sag — it was pulled down by a second bus that police flagged through the area.

No one was hurt as utility workers safely moved the wire off both vehicles.

Active power lines are dangerous when touching vehicles.

NBC10 Boston