LIBERTY, Maine — A pickup truck driver was killed in a collision with an oil tanker on Route 3 on Monday, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
The crash occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Marshall Shore Road and Lake St. George State Park. Traffic was rerouted onto Boynton Road as authorities responded to the scene.
The driver of the tanker, owned by H.O. Bouchard, attempted to avoid the head-on collision but was not injured. The tanker ended up on its side in a grassy area, and officials confirmed there was no leak of oil.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, with further updates anticipated.
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