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Traffic light knocked down near Beacon and Washington

Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
03:10
00:00
Also be advised, I don't know if anybody's called it in, but there's a street light down at Beacon and Washington.
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Beacon St & Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to Beacon Street and Washington Street in Newton after a traffic light was found down across the roadway. Initial radio reports suggested that a city yellow pickup truck may have struck the pole and left the scene. A vehicle matching that description was later stopped nearby. Fire personnel assisted in clearing the light and checking for any possible injuries.

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