Fatal Crash
One Dead, One Critically Injured in Chesterville Crash
Incident record
September 14, 2026
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Chesterville, Franklin County, ME
Maine
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1 injured
1 fatality
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
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A crash in Chesterville has left one person dead and another in critical condition, according to WABI.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited. WABI reported that emergency responders confirmed one fatality along with a second individual who sustained critical injuries and required medical treatment following the crash.
The exact roadway, time, and number of vehicles involved in the crash have not yet been released. It is also unclear what circumstances led up to the collision, as authorities have not published a full account of the sequence of events.
Franklin County is located in western Maine, and Chesterville is a small town within the county. No additional information about the identities of those involved has been made public, in keeping with standard practice while next-of-kin notifications and investigative procedures are underway.
WABI has not indicated which law enforcement or emergency agencies responded to the scene, and no further statements from officials have been issued at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash, including the identities of those involved, the cause of the collision, and the condition of the surviving victim.
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