PITTSFIELD — The driver of a truck was injured when it rolled over on northbound Interstate 95 on Tuesday, leading authorities to close one lane, police said.
Maine State Police said Tuesday morning on Twitter that northbound I-95 in Pittsfield was down to a single lane for about three hours as crews worked to clear the crash.
#TRAFFICALERT I-95 N/B in Pittsfield. Down to one lane. Minor injuries to driver. Seek alt route and/or drive with care pic.twitter.com/pi4YpxsdY6
— Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) August 31, 2021
Police said the driver suffered minor injuries. The tweet included a photo indicating the vehicle was a tractor-trailer that came to rest on its side just off the interstate.
Authorities said both northbound lanes were reopened just before noon, but no other details were provided. A state police spokeswoman did not respond to requests for additional information.
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