Commercial wrecker falls into ocean while trying to make delivery

News

HARPSWELL, Maine (WGAN) Police in Cumberland County say a commercial wrecker went into the ocean on Wednesday.

Police say they responded to the incident on Hills Way off Harpswell Islands Road in Harpswell around 9:45 Wednesday morning. The wrecker was in the process of delivering a dock system to the waterfront property when the ground gave way, sending it into the water.

The wrecker was pulled out of the water and no one was injured.

There are no charges pending and officials say there was no discharge of fuel or other hazardous materials.

Latest Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts

The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.

7 hours ago in Local

Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."