A dramatic crash near the Hanover Police Department on Rockland Street resulted in one person being trapped in a mangled sedan and a swath of residents plunged into darkness after a power outage. The incident occurred last night and forced the closure of Rockland Street as emergency responders rushed to the scene, as reported by NBC Boston.
According to Hanover Fire Department officials, the sedan collided with a utility pole, wreaking havoc on the electrical supply and leaving 53 customers without power, NBC Boston details; meanwhile, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's outage map indicated that the number had dropped to 30 shortly after the ordeal. The entrapped individual was eventually freed and hospitalized, however the full scope of their injuries has yet to be determined as per Boston 25 News.
Images released by fire officials show the extensive damage inflicted upon the sedan, underpinning the severity of the crash which unfolded right at the doorstep of local law enforcement. In the wake of the wreckage, the Hanover Fire Department tackled the dual task of rescuing the injured party and addressing the local power crisis.
The accident's aftermath had Rockland Street roped off for hours as the crash site morphed into a hive of activity with officials working tirelessly to clear the scene, restore power, the Hanover Fire Department focused on the rigorous demands of such emergencies, as detailed by Boston 25 News. Further details on the crash are presently scarce; however, investigations are ongoing, with updated information expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.
