NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Nobody was injured after a tree brought down live wires that fell on a car in Newton on Thursday.

The incident happened on Nobscott Road and Commonwealth Avenue. Emergency officials blamed the crash on strong winds.

While the tree narrowly missed the car, lives wires did come down on the car. The two people inside had to be very careful when escaping and managed to get out safely.

“All I could think of is they must have thought this is both the worst day of my life and the greatest day of my life,” said one resident on the street.

Crews worked into the night Thursday to restore power to residents who lost it following the crash.

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