Man Injured & I-95 Blocked after Tractor-Trailer Crash in Maine

One person was injured early Thursday morning and traffic was blocked on I-95 after a tractor-trailer crash in Clinton.

Driver Taken to the Hospital with Serious Injuries

The driver was transported to Thayer Hospital in Waterville by Clinton Ambulance with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Name and age were not released.

Tractor-Trailer Left the Road and Hit the Median

“The initial report indicated the tractor-trailer had left the roadway and struck the center median,” Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety.

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Early Morning Crash Reported by Passerby

The crash happened around 3:49 am near mile marker 141 and was reported by a passerby.

Recovery Operation to Remove Big Rig From Roadway

There’s a large-scale recovery operation to remove the tractor-trailer from the Interstate. The semi was hauling grocery goods.

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Northbound Passing Lane Blocked to Traffic Causing Delays

The northbound passing lane was blocked due to the truck in the median and crews working to remove it.

Advisement to Avoid the Area Until the Interstate is Cleared

Officials advise avoiding the area until the road is clear and ready for travel.

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Ongoing Investigation to Determine the Cause of the Crash

The crash investigation is ongoing as authorities determine the cause of the accident.