Thousands of people woke up Monday without power after heavy winds and rain hit eastern Massachusetts overnight, leaving behind widespread damage.
RELATED: Weather-related storm closures
More than 270,000 customers were without power as of 3:30 p.m. Dozens of schools in the area announced closures or delayed openings.
The fast-moving storm brought torrential downpours and damaging wind gusts. There were reports of downed trees and power lines on cars and roads in many areas.
Flooding, along with toppled branches, led to many street closures. In Haverhill, officials say crews responded to downed trees and wires on 80 streets. Some of the lines sparked fires. Massive trees also crashed to the ground in the Saugus area.
The National Weather Service says winds gusts hit 80 mph at times on Cape Cod. The Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire says it recorded a 130 mph wind gust during the storm.
Service on the MBTA’s Providence commuter rail line was suspended from Providence to Canton due to downed trees. Many other lines also reported delays.
RELATED: Strong winds causing damages throughout Massachusetts
Amtrak service between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut was also suspended due to power outages from downed trees.
Crews are actively working to restore power and clean up downed trees.
Here’s a look at some of the damage:
https://twitter.com/bilottajr/status/925022738787586048
This tree crushed a car and knocked out power in #Saugus. #7News pic.twitter.com/4WEFVONn5E
— Victoria Warren (@vwarrenmedia) October 30, 2017
Residents complaining there is no one on scene at some of the downed trees/power lines. Haverhill Police say there is widespread damage. pic.twitter.com/tu9cGN6HiC
— Jennifer Eagan (@Jennifer_Eagan) October 30, 2017
@7News @jreineron7 @WrenClair7 devastation in Bridgewater pic.twitter.com/ATNBsP2Rhk
— mike fundinger (@fdinger) October 30, 2017
Wall collapses, flattens cars in Worcester https://t.co/C4QjD8YqEC pic.twitter.com/jcQlyoa1bQ
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) October 30, 2017
Smoldering wires at the corner of Groveland and Water Streets in #Haverhill. Police/Fire know about it, but haven’t gotten to it yet. 7News pic.twitter.com/bnJMZmVIa5
— Jennifer Eagan (@Jennifer_Eagan) October 30, 2017
IMAGE: Storm damage on Cushing Ave. in Dorchester via Derly Acosta. #mawx #7News pic.twitter.com/HdkAfjXxSL
— Justin Dougherty (@DoughertyJC) October 30, 2017
Dangerous scene in #Medfield. Tree still hanging out on powerlines over Causeway St. Busy morning for utility and cleanup crews. #7news pic.twitter.com/cQY1bxIsTS
— Matt Rascon (@MattRasconNews) October 30, 2017
Please follow @MBTA_CR and subscribe to T-Alerts for service updates as crews work to clear scenes like this one on the Haverhill line. pic.twitter.com/h8VitGyAkN
— Keolis Boston (@KeolisBoston) October 30, 2017
Crews hard at work in #Saugus. Clean up is underway. #7News pic.twitter.com/535RGpmgQS
— Victoria Warren (@vwarrenmedia) October 30, 2017
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