Powerful thunderstorms passed through the region yesterday, taking down trees and knocking out power for over 13,000 utility customers.
The hardest hit areas were Caledonia and Essex counties, including the towns of Danville and St. Johnsbury.
Vermont State Police say many secondary roads were blocked by trees and they responded to reports of motorists stranded on back roads between downed trees and power lines. A tree fell on one car, trapping two people inside. They were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Crews are working to restore power this morning for about 5,000 utility customers of Green Mountain Power and Washington Electric Cooperative. Both utilities say that restoration work will continue throughout the day today.
There are a few schools closed or starting two hours late today.
