Driver, Passenger Dodge Fence Pole That Goes Through Windshield In Fitchburg

FITCHBURG (CBS) – A driver and passenger got lucky Saturday when they avoided being speared by a fence pole that went through their SUV's windshield.

Fitchburg police said the SUV they were in was traveling down River Street when it struck a parked car and then collided with the fence and pole.

The fence pole went through the SUV's windshield after the vehicle hit a parked car in Fitchburg. (Photo courtesy of Fitchburg police)

Police said the two people were hurt but the injuries were not life-threatening.

No further information was available on the crash or the people in the SUV.

Police were investigating the accident.

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