News

Body Found After Car Crashes Into Maine River

Body Found After Car Crashes Into Maine River

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


GORHAM, Maine (AP) Police say a body has been found in a Maine river at a spot where a car crashed and overturned into the water.

Police did not immediately identify the person who died in the crash, which was first discovered on Thursday morning below a bridge near the border of Gorham and Windham.

The Portland Press Herald reports it was also not immediately clear why the car crashed into the river. An employee of a moving and storage company called in the crash at about 6:30 a.m.

Investigators, including divers, were working at the scene on Thursday morning.

Latest Headlines

45 minutes ago in Local

Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Fresh

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

47 minutes ago in Local

Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

Fresh

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.

18 hours ago in Local

Silver Alert Issued for Kennebunk Man

Police have issued a Silver Alert for Norman Lamb of Kennebunk

23 hours ago in Local

Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook Past, Support Him as New Party Face

Platner has been open about mistakes he says he made in the past and his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

23 hours ago in Local

Biddeford Man Arrested By SWAT Team After Fleeing Arrest

Police say a man drove away from a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle