Pole, Hyrdrant Struck In Two-car MVC Wednesday
Published: July 23rd, 2015
By: Matthew White

Pole, hyrdrant struck in two-car MVC Wednesday

NORWICH – The afternoon commute along State Highway 12 was slowed as emergency personnel and City facilities workers tended to a two-car motor vehicle collision just south of the City of Norwich shortly before 3 p.m., Wednesday.

According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the incident occurred when a southbound silver Ford Focus turned into the path of and made contact with a northbound red Ford Taurus. The operator of the northbound vehicle then swerved off the east shoulder of the roadway to avoid the silver vehicle; coming to rest after making contact with a fire hydrant and utility pole.

According to Norwich Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo, both motorists were transported to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the impact.

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