BOSTON (WHDH) - Two manhole covers have exploded in Boston during the morning commute, according to the city’s police department.
A call came in at 8:40 a.m. that the covers had exploded at the intersection of Summer Street and High Street. Boston Police officers are on scene to assist with traffic control.
According to the Boston Fire Department, crews responded to 10 High St. near South Station for two manhole fires, which shattered the window of the building. That building, as well as 175 Federal St., has been evacuated.
According to Boston EMS, a woman was transported to Tufts Medical Center via an advanced life support ambulance for burn injuries, possibly for a steam burn.
The fire department has checked both buildings for carbon monoxide levels, and has not yet determined that the building is safe for occupation. The Boston Fire Chief added that the cover went “several feet” into the air. He also said that the explosion could have been caused by high energy usage at the time, especially given the recent warm weather.
This is a developing story. Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for updates.
(Copyright (c) 2026 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)