Lengthy Closure Expected On Washington Street In Wellesley After Crash

WELLESLEY, MA — Police said they anticipate a lengthy closure on Washington Street — Route 16 — at the Natick line after a van crashed into a utility pole early Tuesday morning.

At around 7:40 a.m., the road was still closed as crews cleaned up the pole and hazardous chemicals from a transformer, Wellesley police said in a tweet. Photos from the scene show wires on the street.

Access to Elm Bank for the morning may be affected, according to police.

Patch reached out to the Wellesley Police Department for more information.