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'Major' crash snarls traffic in Old Orchard Beach

The crash took place Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A major crash snarled traffic in Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday evening, according to police. 

The Old Orchard Police Department wrote on Facebook a crash near Ocean Park Road led to traffic being diverted. 

TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION!! PLEASE AVOID THE HALFWAY AREA OF OLD ORCHARD BEACH NEAR OCEAN PARK ROAD DUE TO A MAJOR TRAFFIC...

Posted by Old Orchard Beach Police Department on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

"Please avoid the Halfway area of Old Orchard Beach near Ocean Park Road due to a major traffic accident," the post stated. "The Ocean Park Road is currently diverted inbound to Smithwheel Road."

Police added outbound traffic was diverted near the Halfway rotary. Dispatchers did not expect any major delays Thursday morning. 

No serious injuries were reported.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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