Transformer explosion cuts power to dozens of customers in Ossining, New York
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A transformer exploded at around 6.30 a.m. in Ossining, New York, dropping power lines onto Hudson Street, according to Ossining police. The road was closed between Broad Street and Liberty Street while repairs were carried out. As of 1.20 p.m., 49 Con Edison customers in Ossining were without power, and the utility's website did not indicate when supply would be restored. Injuries, the cause of the failure and the final restoration time were not reported.
Not reported.
- Transformer failures can drop live conductors into the public highway, so rapid road closure and police coordination are part of the immediate response.
- Clear and timely restoration information for affected customers reduces uncertainty during unplanned outages.
- Inspection and maintenance regimes for ageing distribution equipment help reduce the risk of sudden failures.
Published 2026-09-17. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.