Wires Down, Small Fire on Route 16 Natick: Police

NATICK, MA—A truck has reportedly hit a pole on Route 16 in Natick.

Wires were taken down from the snapped pole at Eliot (Route 16) and Carver Hill, and according to Natick police, it caused a small fire. Traffic has been reduced to one lane.

There were no injuries, according to officials, and the fire was extinguished.

As of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police say the traffic in the area will be impacted for the next several hours. Eversource is on the scene and is trying to have the roadway open before school is out and for commuting hours.

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