The strong winds overnight knocked down trees across Massachusetts and left residents without power.
In Dover, a large tree blocked Farm Street Thursday morning after it fell on top of power lines, dragging them to the ground. Branches and debris was seen spread along the road.
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Police blocked off portion of that busy road between Junction Street and Fox Run Road to keep drivers away.
This is just one of several examples of damage as winds continue to blow Thursday, causing wide-spread power outages across the state. At one point, upwards of 20,000 customers were left without power.
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In Boston, a tree was seen knocked down on City Hall Plaza.
A home on Whitman Street in Hanson was damaged after a tree landed on it Thursday morning.
"We're all safe physically and we live to see another day. We'll see what happens from here," said Tyson Sunnerberg.
A crew is expected to come and remove the tree before Saturday’s rain. A building inspector and firefighters determined the home is still in good shape.
Over in Westwood, it was similar scene. The high winds toppled a large tree on Nahantan Street. Overnight crews were seen cutting the downed tree to make sure it didn't impact the morning commute.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation also reported downed power lines on Route 116 at Long Plain Road in Deerfield. The road remains closed.
In Gill, a utility pole was down on Route 2 westbound and eastbound at exit 54. The road was shut down in both directions, MassDOT said.
A tree and a utility pole were down on Route 28 northbound and southbound at Mill Street in North Reading, according to MassDOT. Both directions were closed and traffic was detoured off at Rt. 28 southbound.
Utility crews are making the rounds to try to restore power. However, it could be a while before repairs are made and a cleanup begins.
