BUCKSPORT — Public safety officials said a train has derailed in Bucksport, causing part of Route 15 to be shut down.

Dispatchers said a call came around noon Sunday that a train carrying paper products from the Verso Paper mill had gone off the tracks and the road has been shut down between the mill and Town Farm Road. No injuries were reported.

Authorities said the Bucksport police and fire departments and railroad officials are repairing the tracks, but that it’s unclear when the road will re-open to traffic.


Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.