WBZ Severe Weather Leaves Thousands Without Power

(WBZ June 1, 2007) BOSTON A quick-moving storm left thousands of people without power Friday afternoon.

The weather system brought with it severe thunderstorms that raced across the state, but despite the speed, the storm still managed to leave about 2,900 people in the dark.

It was a disaster on Washington Street in Canton. Police said the storm damaged some trees, which then hit a couple of wires and knocked down three poles. Two transformers also came down, and the hazardous material inside the transformer used to keep it from overheating leaked. Clean Harbors is on scene cleaning that mess up.

Canton police also reported a water main break on Washington Street. Due to the extensive damage on the roadway, police say Washington Street will be closed for the entire evening.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., WBZ's weather camera in Worcester caught a huge lightning bolt light up the evening sky. No damage or injuries were reported from the incident.

In Scituate, a lightning bolt hit a triple-decker home on High Street. The lightning strike caused some smoke and broke several windows. No injuries were reported.

WBZ viewer Michael Page of South Hingham sent in a photo of a tree that fell on a house on Pioneer Road. According to Page, wind gusts in the area reached 30 MPH and in about 20 minutes, more than an inch of rain flooded the streets.

View the video which appeared on WBZ-TV

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