911 outage in Massachusetts disrupts emergency services; cause unknown, restored later.

A major statewide 911 outage affected emergency services in Massachusetts, leading to disruptions in calling police, medics, and fire crews. Authorities advised the public to contact local police departments, pull Fire Boxes, or reach out to the Boston Fire Department at 617-343-2880 during emergencies. The cause of the outage was not immediately clear, but the Massachusetts State Police announced its restoration later in the day.