A giant tree fell onto power lines in Milton, Massachusetts, Wednesday night, leaving hundreds of residents in the dark.
Eversource says crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to clear and repair damage after the 70-foot tree fell on Eliot Street, cutting power to about 700 customers.
Photos posted on the utility company's social media accounts show a splintered tree across the roadway with downed wires, as well as branches surrounding the power pole and entangling the lines.
Eversource's electric system operators are using smart switches to remotely restore as many customers as possible from a backup source, the utility company said.
There was no immediate report of any injuries, and further details were not provided.
