LEBANON, Maine — Authorities say a truck has smashed into a stone wall in southern Maine, killing two men who became trapped in the vehicle.
Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Jason Cole told WMTW-TV that the crash happened after midnight Sunday in Lebanon, a small town less than 10 miles northeast of Rochester, N.H.
Emergency responders had to pry open the vehicle to free the two men.
One man died at the scene. The other was flown to Maine Medical Center, where he died.
Authorities aren’t releasing the victims’ names until their families can be notified.
The crash is under investigation.
The station reports that the crash shut down nearby roads for five hours, but all have since reopened.
My condolences to the victims’ family and friends!
Local news said speed alcohol and no seatbelt were contributing factors
Thanks BDN for the link to WMTW-TV which did say what kind of truck it was. It was a pick-up. Not a commercial vehicle that requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
My condoleces to the families.