Residents in Brockton are being urged to make use of fire alarm boxes in case of an emergency after widespread telephone issues across Massachusetts impacted 911 services in some communities.

According to WCVB 5, the issue, which began shortly after 4pm Sunday, is believed to be caused by a car accident in Westport that took down a telephone pole.

With additional reporting by Sal Lopez

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