A bus crashed into a utility pole Monday morning on an East Boston highway near Logan airport, knocking down power lines and causing hours and hours of traffic delays that continued through the evening commute.
The crash brought three additional poles and several transformers, police said. Two people on the bus, which was headed to the airport, were hurt; their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
The crash happened at 5:39 a.m. on Route 1A south at around 175 McClellan Highway. The road closure backed up traffic for miles, and drivers were warned to expect significant delays.
As of 1:15 p.m., the northbound side had reopened, but the southbound side was still closed as of 6 p.m. Police said it may remain shut into the early morning.
Traffic was being diverted into the East Boston neighborhood. Anyone traveling in the area, including to Logan International Airport, was advised to give themselves extra time due to the detour.
Crash #Boston McCllellan Hwy closed both drns. Traffic detour SB at Boardman St & NB detoured NB at Addison St
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Several people were on board the bus at the time of the crash. Two people were injured and were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Commuters reported that it took four or five times longer to get through the area Monday morning.
The incident knocked out power to about 1,100 customers in the area, but it was restored almost immediately.