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Transformer explosion knocks out power to hundreds of customers in Queens

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of customers lost power overnight in Queens. 

Con Edison said a transformer exploded and knocked out power in the Woodside area. 

It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday at 58th Street and Laurel Hill Boulevard. 

As of 6:15 a.m., Con Ed reported 581 customers still without power. 

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