Winchester Police officers block of Spruce Street Aug. 15 after a Federal Express truck struck a utility pole. WINCHESTER NEWS STAFF PHOTO/SHUKONG OU
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Winchester Police were on the scene at Spring Street this morning, Aug. 15, after a Federal Express truck struck a utility pole.
The truck also took out a tree.
Early speculation is that the truck was trying to avoid Nelson Street, which is closed off for construction.
Eversource responded to the scene with a new utility pole late in the afternoon.
Winchester News advisory board member Shukong Ou was on the scene throughout the day and snapped the following photos of the accident.
Winchester Police keep residents away from the Federal Express truck that caused the accident on Spruce Street. Utility and power lines can be seen on the truck. WINCHESTER NEWS STAFF PHOTO/SHUKONG OUThe struck utility pole tilted to an angle, but did not fall. WINCHESTER NEWS STAFF PHOTO/SHUKONG OUFallen utility and power lines as well as a tree can be seen after a Federal Express truck hit a pole and the tree. WINCHESTER NEWS STAFF PHOTO/SHUKONG OUEversource arrives on the scene of the Aug. 15 accident with a new utility pole. WINCHESTER NEWS STAFF PHOTO/SHUKONG OU
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