WELLESLEY, MASS. (WHDH) - A tree fell on some power lines in Wellesley on Wednesday, sparking flames and knocking out power to the area.
Wellesley Avenue was closed between Forest Street Great Plain Avenue as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, according to a post on the police department’s Twitter page.
Utility crews have been called to the scene.
It is unclear when power will be restored to the Babson College area.
Drivers should expect delays in the area.
Update on Wellesley Ave. closure: Lt. Showstead captured this video of the scene shortly after Wellesley Fire arrived. Power is out in the area of Babson College and Wellesley Ave. WMLP is on scene ready to make repairs once WFD deems the scene is safe. pic.twitter.com/oWc5lZyTJ5
— Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) June 10, 2020
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