A crash in the southbound lanes of I-295 in Portland caused major delays Friday morning.
The crash was reported before 9 a.m. at mile 4 southbound in Portland. The travel lanes were closed while traffic moved through the breakdown lane, according to a traffic alert from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
The crash was cleared shortly after 9:30 a.m., although the turnpike authority warned of continuing delays.
Multiple vehicles were involved in the accident. No injuries were reported.
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