A tractor trailer jacknifed on the Maine Turnpike around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday in the northbound lane between exits 32 in Biddeford and 36 in Saco, causing a chain reaction, said Maine Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland.
All but one of the vehicles involved, including two tractor trailers, had to be towed from the scene, according to The Associated Press.
“No one was injured, fortunately, but it did close the road for a time,” said McCausland.
Northbound traffic in the area was closed completely for about 45 minutes, and the highway didn’t completely reopen until 9:45, according to the AP.
McCausland said the accident was caused by the driver driving too fast for road conditions.
— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.
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