I-295 in Scarborough closed for hours due to crash

A serious crash occurred on I-295 in Scarborough early Friday morning, involving a car and a tractor-trailer. As a result, both the southbound and northbound lanes were closed between mile markers 3 and 4. This situation caused significant traffic delays. Maine State Police reported that the road was shut down for several hours. Traffic was rerouted, with southbound vehicles diverted off at exit 5 and northbound vehicles at exit 4. The highway reopened to traffic after 10 a.m. Police have not released further details about the accident. They said they would provide updates as more information becomes available.