BILLERICA, MASS. (WHDH) - As whipping winds hit Massachusetts, trees and wires were knocked down in communities across the state Friday.
In Oxford, police reported a tree fell on a car at a McDonald’s drive-through. The man inside was shaken but was not hurt, telling police he should go and buy a lottery ticket because it must be his lucky day.
In Billerica, a massive tree came crashing down Friday morning. Springs Road on the Bedford town line was closed with multiple trees and wires down in the roadway.
Another tree crashed down and crushed a car in Fairhaven. A branch went through the back windshield, creating major damage, and crews were on scene to clean up the debris.
Several trees caused damage in the Beverly area, one hitting an SUV in Beverly.
Meanwhile, a large section of scaffolding collapsed in Boston’s Back Bay Friday.
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