Breaking: Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole on Exchange Street in Waltham, MA

January 02, 2026 | Waltham, MA

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Exchange Street in Waltham on Jan. 2, triggering a swift emergency response from first responders. Emergency personnel confirmed the driver was safely extricated from the vehicle with no need for entrapment measures. Utility workers arrived to address the damaged pole, while EMS teams assessed the driver directly at the crash site.

e-2 Reports Victim removed from Vehicle (-) Entrapment Request utilities for pole damage Emergency Medical Services Evaluation driver.

The collision took place just after 4 p.m., and authorities have not yet disclosed further updates on the driver's medical condition.

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