Fuel Truck Rollover on I-295 in Brunswick
Cleanup efforts continue following an early morning fuel truck rollover on I-295 northbound at mile marker 26 in Brunswick. It was initially reported that the truck was carrying kerosene, however it was actually transporting 2,900 gallons of off-road diesel. Approximately 2,400 gallons leaked as a result of the crash. While the vehicle has been cleared, Clean Harbors is on scene along with Maine DEP managing fuel cleanup efforts. The travel lane will be closed for much of the day until the cleanup is complete. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
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Traffic Alert: MSP Investigating Fuel Truck Rollover on I-295 in Brunswick
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 2:43 am, Troopers responded to a fuel truck rollover that occurred on I-295 northbound at mile marker 26 in Brunswick. A 2020 Kenworth fuel truck, owned by Irving Oil Company and loaded with kerosene, was being operated by 28-year-old Nicholas Garcia of Cape Elizabeth when it left the roadway to the right and overturned. Garcia was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle remains at the scene, and due to a fuel leak, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been notified and is responding. Copp Motors is on scene working to upright the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The northbound travel lane is currently closed and will remain so until the scene is cleared. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.