Strong winds cause damage, power outages across Massachusetts

Powerful winds rip down scaffolding in North Attleboro

BOSTON - Strong winds caused damage and power outages across Massachusetts on Friday.

More than 45,000 customers were without power at one point Friday night. By 11 p.m., the outages dropped to about 15,000, according to MEMA

In North Attleboro, scaffolding was torn away from a building on South Washington Street. Debris was scattered on the sidewalk and part of the street. No injuries were reported.

Scaffolding collapsed at a building on South Washington Street in North Attleboro CBS Boston

Winds damaged a billboard on I-93 north of Boston, causing lane closures and delays.  

In Mansfield, a downed tree knocked out power to approximately 450 residents. The town opened a warming shelter at the Jordan/Jackson School for people who are impacted. 

In Wellesley, a tree fell across Route 16, closing the roadway. 

The National Weather Service said wind gusts reached up to 60 mph in Massachusetts. Wind chills dropped between 10 and 30 below zero. 

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