Crime & Safety
Van Snaps Utility Pole, Bursts Into Flames in Beacon Street Crash
The fire department said the section of Beacon Street was closed "indefinitely" so crews could make repairs.
A van burst into flames in a crash on Beacon Street Wednesday afternoon.
No one was injured in the two-vehicle crash, which happened near Walnut Street at about 2:30 p.m.
One of the vehicles struck a utility pole, snapping it in half. NSTAR crews were notified and sent to the scene to fix it.
Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out in the engine block of the van.
The fire department said the section of Beacon Street was closed "indefinitely" so crews could make repairs.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
