Peabody Light Department estimated the outage would last three hours, and the town shared guidance for school bus routes.
LYNNFIELD, MA - October 28, 2026
A truck tipped onto its side on Salem Street in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, according to NBC Boston. The crash left part of the area without power, spilled debris, and damaged a utility pole.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Location: Salem Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
- Type of crash: Truck tipped onto its side
- Vehicles involved: One truck, which appeared to be hauling trash or another type of waste
- Reported by: NBC Boston (NBC10 Boston)
Crash Overview
A truck tipped onto its side on Salem Street in Lynnfield on Wednesday. NBC Boston reported that the truck appeared to be carrying trash or another kind of waste, and some of that material spilled into a yard.
The crash damaged a utility pole and cut power to part of the area. Peabody Light Department said it was working to restore service and estimated the outage would last three hours. According to the town, the crash closed Salem Street between Summer Street and Walnut Street.
Investigation Status
Few details have been reported. NBC Boston reported that it was not immediately clear what caused the crash or whether anyone would be cited.
Traffic Impact
- Road closure: According to the town, Salem Street was closed between Summer Street and Walnut Street.
- School buses: The town said school buses could be delayed. Buses can reach neighborhood streets off the closed section by entering Salem Street from Walnut Street and continuing to designated drop-off locations.
- Through traffic: When entering from Walnut Street, there is no through traffic on Salem Street past the area near the 99 Restaurant, though side streets remain accessible.
- Reopening time: The sources did not give a reopening time for the road.