According to a recent article, a fatal crash occurred on Sunday night in West Forks, Maine, when a pickup truck crossed the center line on Route 201 and collided with an oncoming semi-truck. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report around 7:48 p.m. The driver of the pickup,…
According to a recent article, Monmouth Police Lt. Dana Wessling was critically injured in a head-on collision on Turner Center Road in Maine on Monday afternoon. Authorities report that the crash occurred when a Ford F-150, driven by Sean McNeil, crossed the center line and collided with Wessling’s police cruiser,…
According to a recent article, on December 5, 2024, a tanker truck crash on Interstate 295 in Gardiner, Maine, created a hazardous and disruptive situation. The accident involved a tanker carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of foul-smelling liquid waste, also known as “dirty water,” from a landfill. The tanker collided with…
While residents and visitors of Maine may enjoy the endless supplies of fresh lobster, oysters, and other oceanic delicacies, there is always a risk that comes with the consumption of raw, undercooked, or contaminated products. What might initially seem like a mild illness can escalate into serious health issues requiring…
According to a recent article, a Massachusetts resident suffered critical injuries after skydiving in Lebanon, Maine. The 57-year-old had chartered a company named Sky Dive New England. Upon his descent, he experienced an issue performing a “flair” and suffered a hard landing as a result. The man was flown via…
According to a recent article, a man has been charged with manslaughter and operating under the influence (OUI) following a fatal head-on collision in Gray. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. on Portland Road near Sugar Maple Road. Jean Claude Nshimiyimana, 43, is accused of driving drunk in a…
According to a recent article, a significant spill of firefighting foam occurred in Brunswick where 1,450 gallons of foam concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons of water. This event, which took place on August 19 in Hangar 4 of the former Navy base, represents the largest recorded discharge of the foam…
According to a recent article, a tractor-trailer carrying a massive 240-foot turbine blade overturned on Route 1 in Stockton Springs early Friday morning after hitting a railroad bridge. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. while the vehicle was transporting the blade to a wind project in Columbia. The tractor-trailer wasn’t…
Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern in Maine. Whether you’re strolling through Portland’s Old Port, enjoying a walk in Bangor, or crossing the street in a small town, the risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident is ever-present. Unfortunately, when these accidents occur, the consequences can be devastating, leading…
According to a recent article, two people died in a plane crash near Trenton Maine early Thursday morning. The aircraft, a Piper Cherokee, crashed under unknown circumstances shortly after taking off from Essex County Airport in Caldwell, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and details about…