Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 21, 2020 Truck fells power lines, causes transformer oil leak at Essex Landing A cement truck knocked down three utility poles, causing two transformers to rupture and leak oil that created a public health and environmental scare at Essex Landing on Broadway shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters and police responding to the accident – worried that the oil might contain PCBs, highly toxic industri8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm www.eight10barandgrille.com al compounds. But Clean Harbors, an environmental cleanup company that was called to the scene, determined the oil was not contaminated with PCBs. The driver was trapped inside the cab of his truck until National Grid shut down the power, eliminating the threat of the live electrical wires. The driver was not injured and later walked away from his vehicle, which is owned by Shea Concrete Products, Inc. Emergency crews were sent to Essex and Vine Streets to check for oil in the brook, but they found no evidence of oil, according to Saugus Fire Department Capt. Richard Porter. The state Department of Environmental Protection later reported that oil had showed up in the brook. Emergency crews responded to the scene with booms and Speedy Dry to contain the spill. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Served All Day Tues., March 17 Where everyone’s Irish for a Day! Try our $12 LUNCH Menu - 16 ITEMS AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Quarts of Oil (Most Vehicles) Includes FREE Brake Inspection & Safety Check Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2009 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4, One Owner, Most Power Options, Only 118K Miles, Just Serviced, 781-321-8841 2010 FORD FUSION SE 4 Cyl., Auto., 1 Previous Owner, Most Pwr. Options incl. Keyless Entry, Trades Welcome! PRICED RIGHT! $9,500 Easy Financing Available! & Pwr. Sunroof. Only 70K Miles! ALL TRADES WELCOME! ALL TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! THE MESS AND CLEANUP: A cement truck knocked down some utility poles, generating environmental and health concerns at Essex Landing on Tuesday (Feb. 18). Firefi ghters and emergency crews deployed booms near the crash site to contain the oil spill. (Courtesy photos by Lt. Damian Drella of the Saugus Fire Department)
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