1,300 Lose Power In East Providence After Truck Hits Utility Pole

EAST PROVIDENCE, MA — Parts of East Providence are without power Tuesday after a tractor trailer hit a utility pole on Taunton Avenue, according to police.

The crash left more than 1,300 customers without power, according to National Grid. National Grid estimated power will be restored by 5:45 p.m., Tuesday.

Police asked motorists to avoid Taunton Avenue near Burger King, East Providence Medical Center and Shaw's Market.

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