Transformer explosion causes power line to fall down in Queens

FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (WABC) -- There was quite a light show in Queens Tuesday night, when a transformer explosion caused a power line to come down.

The explosion happened around 9 p.m. at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 92nd Street in Far Rockaway.
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Utility crews were working into the night to fix the issue and clean up.



PSE&G turned off electricity to about 1,000 customers so workers could safely tackle the mess.
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Most of the power has been restored.

Officials aren't saying at this point what caused the power line to come down.