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

1 day ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

1 day ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

2 days ago in Local

Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

2 days ago in Local

All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.

2 days ago in Local

Missing teens found after traffic stop in Portland

Portland Police say they located two missing teenagers from the Augusta area during traffic stop overnight Thursday morning.