CARMEL, ME. (THECOUNT) — Maine State Police said 50-60 vehicles have been involved in a massive pileup during the Tuesday morning commute on Interstate 95.
It incident occurred around 7:40 a.m. on I-95 North in Carmel near mile marker 174.
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An unknown amount of people were injured in the crash.
The road will likely remain closed for most of the day.
Maine Forest Rangers, a ranger helicopter, and Maine State Police are all at the scene, reports BOSTONCBS.
The northbound side of the road is closed. Traffic is being detoured at Exit 157.
Police said a LifeFlight helicopter was called to the scene. Injuries have been reported, but the extent is not yet known.
Multiple tow trucks have responded to the area.
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Geo quick facts: Carmel is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,794 at the 2010 census – Wikipedia.