Boston Tunnel flooded after storm brought heavy rain and wind

BOSTON – Torrential rain and strong wind gusts caused problems across Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Motorists struggled with flooding in the Ted Williams Tunnel on Wednesday evening. MassDOT said a pump failed and debris clogged drains. Traffic was diverted while crews worked to resolve the issue.

More than two inches of rain fell in Boston on Wednesday. A video from the tunnel shows cars driving slowly through water several centimeters deep.

There are reports of fallen trees across the area, including in Brighton where a tree fell on a car. It happened on Chestnut Hill Ave. near Chiswick Road. The rear window of the car was shattered, but no one was injured.

Puddles of water formed on roads across the state. Heavy rains led to several accidents on the mass. Pike.

Hundreds of commuter trains were stranded during the storm due to power line problems. Passengers on several lines were affected.

Delays at Logan Airport

A sea of ​​orange and red at Boston’s Logan Airport. The airport reported around 400 delayed and 100 canceled flights on Wednesday.

Passengers who arrived in Boston during the storm said they were warned by the flight crew of a turbulent landing.

“The wind was blowing pretty strong. We were 30 minutes late and it was pretty bumpy when we got there,” said passenger Allison Basore.

Snowport closed due to rain

From the airport to the snowport. With just two weeks left until Christmas, the popular shopping center in Boston’s Seaport had to close due to weather. Anticipating the strong gusts of wind, small businesses secured their belongings inside.