Crime & Safety

Garbage Truck Takes Down Wires, Milford PD On Generator Power

A garbage truck pulled down a bunch of wires near the police station, and the truck may be stuck there for quite some time.

MILFORD, MA—Several poles, transformers and wires were pulled down by a garbage near the Milford police department on Wednesday morning.

By noon, the Milford Police Department still operated on generator power, and police said that the truck involved in the accident may sit in the middle of the police department's lot while crews work on the damage.

There were more than $100,000 in damages.

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Milford Federal Savings Bank is also open but with limited power.

Photo via Milford police

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