Transformer explosion causes power outage, shuts roadway in New Rochelle
According to eyewitnesses, the outage occurred at approximately 6:13 a.m., with flames visible on top of a pole in front of the school.
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Dec 11, 2024, 1:47 PM
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Updated 11 hr ago
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7ds agoA transformer exploded this morning near Trinity Elementary School on Pelham Road in New Rochelle, causing power outages and a roadway shutdown.
Witnesses say the outage happened around 6:13 a.m., with flames visible on top of a pole in front of the school. Con Edison's outage map indicated that 528 customers were without power for several hours.
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Pelham Road was shut down from Church Street to North Avenue. Drop-off for students took place on the Church Street side of the school building. There were no delays.
Crews responded to the scene, and power was restored by around 10:50 a.m.. Pelham Road has also reopened for pedestrian and car traffic.
This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that a transformer has caught fire in the same area. Another transformer fire caused a delayed start for Trinity School on Nov. 21.
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