News

4-vehicle pileup closes US 1 in Woolwich, Maine

4-vehicle pileup closes US 1 in Woolwich, Maine

Photo: clipart.com


WOOLWICH, Maine (AP) The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department says busy U.S. 1 is closed because of a four-vehicle pileup in Woolwich.

Officials say a box truck collided with three other cars near the Taste of Maine restaurant. Traffic is being re-routed.

Sagadahoc County Chief Deputy Brett Strout said an initial investigation indicates the rented box truck crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision at 6:50 a.m.

The extent of injuries was unclear. Further details were not immediately available.

Latest Headlines

19 minutes ago in Local

Former Maine CDC Director Shah Running for Governor

Fresh

He joins a crowded field of candidates trying to replace Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.

10 hours ago in Local

Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

Updated

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

15 hours ago in Local

Dexter High School Gets 25K as Finalist in National Giveaway

The national contest awards money to small towns to help improve athletic facilities.

15 hours ago in Local

DNC Chair Says Platner Comments Not Disqualifying

In now-deleted Reddit posts from 2021, Platner called himself a communist among other things.

17 hours ago in Local

Police Say Missing Sabattus Girl Found

Sabattus police say they’ve found missing teen Dahlia. ______________________ Original Story: Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from…