A portion of Route 9 is closed this morning, due to an accident between a log truck and a car. Officials say the truck has overturned.

The Maine Department of Transportation says the accident is in the area of Fox Hill, near Wesley. Rescue crews are on scene, but it could take some time to clear the accident and conduct an investigation into what happened.

Motorists are advised to avoid that portion of Route 9 this morning.

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