Possible Transformer Explosion in Waterford

Nearly 1,700 homes lost power in Waterford after a possible transformer explosion brought down wires in the area of Route 1/Boston Post Road and Fog Plain Road, according to Connecticut Light & Power and Waterford police.

The police department posted on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon that the intersection was closed while emergency workers responded to the area.

Power was restored and the intersection had reopened by about 9:30 p.m., according to police.

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