WALES — One person seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Route 197 Wednesday night.
The incident occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m., prompting a response from Police, Fire, and Rescue crews from Sabattus and Wales. Authorities immediately closed Route 197 at Oak Hill Road on the Litchfield end and near the Oak Hill Cash Market.
Emergency responders provided medical aid at the scene. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department dispatched deputies to assist with the situation.
By 7:30 p.m., crews remained on-site as they began reconstructing the crash for investigative purposes. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the extent of injuries sustained.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.