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.