Maine officials are investigating why a tractor-trailer crashed in a freight train, causing two cars to derail and injuring the truck’s driver and his dog
MASARDIS, Maine (AP) — A tractor-trailer in Maine crashed into a freight train, causing two cars to derail and injuring the truck's driver and his dog.
The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Route 11 in Masardis in northern Maine, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest of Presque Isle.
The Department of Public Safety said a 26-year-old man was driving a big rig with a load of wood chips when he apparently was not able to stop at the railroad crossing as the train was passing. The man was brought to a hospital with serious injuries, and his dog was taken to a veterinarian for treatment, the agency said.
No one on the train was injured. The train cars that were struck were empty, officials said.
Authorities said it could take two to three days to clear the train from the crash site. Route 11 was closed at the scene and a detour with signs was put in place.
