Injury Crash
Pickup Hauling Flatbed Trailer Crashes, Catches Fire on Maine Turnpike in Auburn

Incident record
September 4, 2026
Maine Turnpike
Auburn, Androscoggin County, ME
Maine
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer crashed and caught fire on the Maine Turnpike in Auburn, according to WMTW.
The single-vehicle incident involved the truck and its attached trailer, though further details on how the crash occurred have not been released. WMTW reported that the vehicle caught fire following the crash.
The extent of any injuries has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear how many people were involved or whether anyone required medical treatment as a result of the crash.
No additional information about the cause of the crash or the response to the fire has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.