Truck Brings Down Wires In Stoughton, Leaving Hundreds Without Power

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STOUGHTON (CBS) – A driver is accused of bringing down a utility pole in Stoughton Friday and then taking off.

Police say a Ryder truck clipped the wires on Central Avenue at about 10:30 a.m., knocking out power to more than 700 customers.

No one was hurt, but the mess closed Central Street from Route 138 to Talbot Street.

The truck that brought down wires in Stoughton (Photo credit: Stoughton police)

Officers located the truck and driver a short distance from the scene. A 25-year-old Taunton man faces charges including leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, negligent operation and marked lanes violation.

At one point, more than 700 customers were without power. No injuries were reported.