A driver who lost control of his car plowed through a fence surrounding a work site Wednesday in the 1300 block of Congress Street in Portland.

The incident occurred about 3 p.m., according to WCSH-TV.

The Toyota Corolla crashed through the work site fence and partially into a synagogue that is under construction. The car narrowly missed a large tree.

The car will eventually be removed by a tow truck.

Police told WCSH that the crash appeared to be unintentional.


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