MAINE, USA — Route 143 in Etna is closed in both directions after a tractor-trailer crashed around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.
State police say the driver reported he was trying to avoid a deer as he was getting off Interstate 95. He swerved and crashed, blocking both sides of Route 143.
The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. His name was not immediately released.
Police say they expect part of the road to remain closed for several hours.
