Overview
- A metal tire iron entered a northbound vehicle on I‑95 in Peabody, went through the passenger-side windshield and struck a woman who was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Emergency crews closed the right lane to clean the scene and all lanes were reopened by about 12:50 p.m.
- Massachusetts State Police initially reported debris described as a tire and a small metal object but revised the account to identify the item as a tire iron after on-scene information changed.
- Investigators have not identified where the tire iron came from, they have no description of a source vehicle, and it is unknown if any other occupants were injured.
- Highway debris can come from unsecured loads or vehicle failures, so investigators and safety officials say drivers should remain alert and authorities are reviewing the incident to see if further action or warnings are needed.