Crash
Route 1 Shut Down at Hancock-Sullivan Bridge After Major Accident
Incident record
October 6, 2026
Route 1 at Hancock-Sullivan Bridge
Hancock, Hancock County, ME
Maine
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Injuries reported
Reported
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A major accident has closed Route 1 at the Hancock-Sullivan Bridge in Hancock, according to WABI.
The crash prompted authorities to shut down the roadway at the bridge, which connects Hancock and Sullivan along Route 1. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or fatalities have not yet been released.
It remains unclear how long the closure will last or when the route is expected to reopen to traffic. Drivers in the area should anticipate delays and potential detours while the roadway remains closed.
No additional information about the circumstances of the crash has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the accident.