DEDHAM, Mass. — Some residents in Dedham were without power Friday evening after a car collided with a pole amid slick conditions.
Dedham police first alerted drivers that a car had hit and knocked down a pole at the intersection of Washington Street and Pacella Drive around 1:45 p.m.
Traffic Alert; a car vs pole crash at Washington St at Pacella Drive has resulted in a downed pole and traffic lights out. Please seek alternate routes and avoid this area.
— Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) December 20, 2024
Dedham police told drivers to avoid Highland Street and that the road was blocked between Chute Road and Federal Lane.
The traffic lights at Washington Street and Elm Street were knocked out.
Dedham saw several inches of snow.
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— Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) December 20, 2024
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Dedham police said they had responded to seven crashes since mid morning.
“Please slow down. We have not had much snow for a few years. It is slippery,” Dedham police said.
Please avoid Highland Street. The road is blocked between Chute Rd and Federal Lane. Traffic lights are out Washington St at Elm Street.
— Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) December 20, 2024
Please slow down. We have not had much snow for a few years. It is slippery. 7 crashes since 10:30 am with wires down in two places. https://t.co/80AwPFcw2M
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