Truck Driver Hospitalized After His Rig Hit a Train in Masardis

Route 11 in Masardis has been reopened to traffic after a train derailment caused by a collision with a tractor trailer.

A Maine Truck Driver and His Dog Were Injured in the Crash

James Tapley, 26, of Monticello sustained serious injuries in the crash while driving a truck owned by Bartlett Forest Products of Amity.  He was taken to Northern Light Hospital in Presque Isle by the Ashland Ambulance service. A dog who was in the truck with him was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.

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Initial Indications Suggest the Truck Was Unable to Stop in Time

Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says Tapley was traveling southbound on Route 11 just after 1:00 on Wednesday afternoon when his tractor trailer collided with a train at the crossing. Officials say an initial investigation suggests that the truck, which was hauling wood chips, was unable to stop in time, and struck the train, causing it to derail. The train operator wasn't hurt in the crash.

There's no word about why Tapley wasn't able to stop in time or whether the railroad crossing's gate/Alert system was functioning properly.

Route 11 in Masardis is Now Reopened to Traffic

Police say Route 11 in Masardis is reopened. Clearing the crash scene didn't take as long as Police originally anticipated.

We'll update this story as more details become available.