Woman Seriously Injured after Crashing into Truck’s Axle in Maine
A woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a crash with a logging truck in Long Pond Township near Jackman. The accident happened around 8 am on Route 15.
Woman Hit Axle of Logging Truck’s Trailer
Authorities said the woman crossed the centerline and collided with the front axle of the truck’s trailer. Her name and age was not released.
Driver Extricated from Vehicle and Flown by LifeFlight
The woman had to be extricated from the vehicle by Jackman-Moose River Fire and Rescue. She was flown by LifeFlight to a Bangor Hospital, according to the Morning Sentinel.
Truck Driver Not Injured
The truck driver was not injured. Name and age were not released.
Crash Under Investigation
The road was closed for several hours as the crash site was cleared. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash with the Maine State Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.
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