Winter Storm Lexi began delivering a quick-hitting stripe of snow from the coastal mid-Atlantic into southern and eastern New England Friday, causing early morning travel issues for commuters and taking at least one life

A six-year-old child died after a being hit by a falling tree limb in the backyard of her family's home in Canton, Massachusetts. Medical crews arrived on the scene shortly before 2 p.m. and reported that the child still had a pulse. , according to Fox 25. Police urged parents all throughout Massachusettsto keep their children indoors as heavy snow and ice caused tree limbs to fall all throughout the day Friday.

Another Canton resident, 48-year-old Thomas Gunning, was , reports WCVB. Friday evening the father of three was cleaning the hockey rink in his backyard when the branch struck him, causing severe injuries.

As of Friday afternoon, more than 600 flights have been canceled, a majority of which involveairports in New York and Boston, according to FlightAware.

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Here are the latest impacts of Winter Storm Lexi.

Connecticut

An estimated , according to the utility's website.

Electric company UI reported that it currently has.

Tractor trailers became stuck on eastbound Interstate 84 in Willington, according to NBC Connecticut. There were also .

A in North Haven, shutting down the southbound side of the road near Exit 63, according to NBC Connecticut.

The Department of Motor Vehicles from 8 a.m. to noon.

Massachusetts

Six-year-old Kayleigh Kenyon died after a being hit by a falling tree limb in the backyard of her family's home in Canton, Massachusetts. Medical crews arrived on the scene shortly before 2 p.m. and reported that the child still had a pulse., according to Fox 25. Police urged parents all throughout Massachusettsto keep their children indoors as heavy snow and ice caused tree limbs to fall all throughout the day Friday.

48-year-old Thomas Gunning, also a resident of Canton, was Friday evening, reports WCVB. The father of three was cleaning the hockey rink in his backyard when the branch struck him, causing severe injuries. Previous reports stated he succumbed to his injuries Saturday morning, but Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said they received news that Gunning is alive, but remains in grave critical condition.

Police in Bedford warned residents via Twitter to watch out for trees on power lines. The department shared a photo in which heavy snow and knocked a power line and a tree into each other, sparking a fire near a local middle school.

According to Eversource, .

National Grid reports that .

Police said there have on Route 24, between I-95 and Airport Road, according to WPRI. Several school districts have been closed.

A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) vehicle was , reports WCVB.

TheMBTA saw further problems as at Chestnut Hill, disrupting service on the Green Line D branch service. Shuttles had to be dispatched in both directions until the tree can be cleared and regular service can resume.

Winter storm warnings have beenFriday.

New York City

Alternate side parking in New York City has been , according to NBC New York. A winter storm warning lasting til noon is in effect for Suffolk County and a winter weather advisory is in effect for the rest of the tri-state, excluding Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Sussex, Warren and Pike counties.

Though there have been no flight cancelations or major delays announced at the John F. Kennedy Airport, social media users shared photos of snow coming down and coating the planes and runways.

Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) detoured five of its routes Friday due to the weather conditions, according to a release. Routes 14, 27, 49, 64 and 87 were rerouted and riders should expect some delays. Further details can be found .

Downed trees collapsed on top of wires in Burrillville, according to NWS.

As of 11:30 a.m., approximately, according to WPRI.

New Hampshire

At least 200 schools were closed due to the snow, reports the Associated Press. Most of the closings are in the southern part of the state.

Philadelphia

A downed tree in Delaware County , reports CBS 3. The incident happened early Friday morning after the tree crashed into the roof. Firefighters are having difficulty reaching the occupants.

Snowfall from Winter Storm Lexi seen in parts of New York, Friday morning. (@_tamarapeterson/Instagram)