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Southbound Lane Closure on Maine Turnpike in Cumberland Following Diesel Spill

Maine State Police

Issuer publication date: August 10, 2026

Added to The State & Nation: October 15, 2026

Publication date correction · 2026-10-15

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August 10, 2026

Maine State Police

On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 1:20 AM, Maine State Police responded to an incident involving a tractor-trailer on the Turnpike southbound near mile marker 58 in Cumberland.

The initial investigation indicates that a tractor-trailer owned by Lowe and Bassett LLC was hauling asphalt for a paving project when an axle broke, puncturing the truck’s diesel tanks and hydraulic lines. The truck continued for approximately three-quarters of a mile, spilling several hundred gallons of diesel fuel before coming to a stop. The truck was partially in the right travel lane and was removed by Copp Motors.

The right southbound lane remains closed while crews work to clean up the spill. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours, and motorists should expect delays in the area. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Maine Turnpike Authority are assisting with the cleanup.

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Southbound Lane Closure on Maine Turnpike in Cumberland Following Diesel Spill

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