A freak accident on I- 93 southbound in Boston this morning takes the life of a female driver.

State Police say the woman was driving south on I-93 in the area of East Berkeley Street when a manhole cover ahead of her became dislodged and airborne. The manhole cover struck the victim's windshield.

After the impact, her car continued southbound in the left lane before hitting the wall on the left shoulder and coming to a stop.

The woman's identity has not been released. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the fatal accident. It's not yet known how the manhole cover became dislodged.

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