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Boston Residents Without Power After Utility Pole Topples, Causing Explosion

Nobody was injured and first responders arrived quickly.

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On Everett Street in Boston, a utility pole fell over, causing a significant power outage.

Some residents in Boston's Brighton neighborhood were without power Wednesday after a utility pole toppled and exploded.

The pole fell over unexpectedly on Everett Street Wednesday morning, but no one was injured. First responders arrived shortly after.

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One neighbor said she noticed the pole leaning over for a while and was nervous that it was going to fall.

Eversource was working to restore power.

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