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Crash involving tractor-trailer in Auburn leaves New Gloucester man in critical condition

Crash involving tractor-trailer in Auburn leaves New Gloucester man in critical condition

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A New Gloucester man is in critical condition after crashing into a tractor trailer in Auburn Thursday night.

Auburn Police say Jonah King, 29, went through a red light and struck the tractor-trailer being driven by Peter Fontaine, 46, of North Waterboro.

King suffered life-threatening injuries and is now being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

The crash is under investigation.

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