Southeast corner of the state hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds [Video]

HADDAM, CT (WFSB) – The heavy rain and strong winds across the state have started to die down.

However, Eversource has been busy, and first responders remain ready for any incidents.

In Haddam, fallen trees and downed power lines were the story of Wednesday.

Crews in the small town had their hands full, dealing with numerous incidents.

In the afternoon, officials say power lines fell on a school bus on Maple Avenue West in the Higganum part of town.

13 students were inside and had to be evacuated. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and everyone made it out safe.

About ten minutes down the way on Turkey Hill Road, a tree snapped in half and was smoldering as it leaned on power lines.

Jamar Lamarre lives in Haddam and walks in the area regularly.

“All the time I’m walking up the hill. I’m like that tree is bound to fall. It was bound to happen. I feel like it should have been cut a while ago,” he said.

All day, Eversource has …