Man seriously hurt in crash that closed lanes on I295 in Maine
Summary
Car Crash Portland Maine in Portland, Maine: On Friday morning just after 9 a.m., a commercial vehicle collided with a 2007 Ford pickup truck on the northbound side of Interstate 295 near Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. The impact caused both vehicles to block both travel lanes and create significant traffic backups, forcing motorists to use the breakdown lane. A male passenger in the pickup was seriously but non-life-threateningly injured and taken to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center; the commercial vehicle driver was unharmed. An additional secondary crash near Hadlock Field occurred due to the traffic congestion, but no serious injuries were reported from that incident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Man seriously hurt in crash that closed lanes on I295 in Maine