Car Strikes Utility Pole, Disrupts Traffic in Waltham
Photo by Peter LoboA vehicle rests against a snapped utility pole on Second Avenue in Waltham as emergency crews respond to the scene.
Photo by Peter LoboWaltham Police and Fire units operate at the scene after a car struck a utility pole, bringing it down onto the roadway.
Photo by Peter LoboHeavy front-end damage is visible on the vehicle after it collided with a utility pole, causing extended traffic disruptions in the area.
March 24, 2026 — Emergency crews in Waltham responded to a motor vehicle accident after a car struck a utility pole on Second Avenue, prompting a significant response and temporary traffic disruption.
Waltham Fire Department dispatched Engine 2, Rescue 1, and a medic unit to the scene at 135 Second Avenue. Upon arrival, companies found a female driver safely out of the vehicle, which had come to rest with the utility pole down on top of the car.
Crews quickly secured the area as the damaged pole posed a hazard, with the potential to pull down additional power lines. Due to the risk and necessary safety precautions, traffic in the area was impacted for over an hour while responders managed the scene.
Fortunately, the driver was not injured in the incident. Firefighters remained on scene until the situation was stabilized and the area was deemed safe.
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