Updated: 7 hurt in 4-vehicle crash in front of Trains

The Honda Del Sol involved in Thursday's accident. (Lebanon Rescue photos)

EAST LEBANON - A four-vehicle crash on Route 202 in front of Trains Quickstop sent seven people to the hospital on Thursday. 

The most serious injuries appeared to have been suffered by a couple on a motorcycle, whose driver dumped the bike to avoid a head-on collision. The driver, a 53-year-old Saco man, suffered injured ribs, while his female passenger broke an arm, according to State Police Trooper Jon Heimbach, who said no charges were expected as a result of the accident. He said luckily both motorcycle riders were wearing helmets.

Five of those hurt, including four youngsters, are from Lebanon.

The accident occurred around 11 a.m. and involved two cars, a pickup truck towing a trailer and the motorcycle.

Heimbach said more details about the accident may be released later today.

All of the injuries were thought to be nonlife-threatening.

In the car carrying the Lebanon residents, a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, were a 16-year-old-male, a 13-year-old female and two younger children who were all transported to a local hospital. Also in the car were a 34-year-old female and a 16-year-old male who were OK. All six occupants of the vehicle were wearing their seat belts, according to a Lebanon Rescue press release. 

Also involved in the accident was a Honda Del Sol driven by a 22-year-old male from Lebanon. He was also transported for injuries.

The driver of the fourth vehicle, a Ford pick-up truck hauling a trailer, was a male. He was not injured.

The Chrysler Pacifica carrying six Lebanon residents, four of whom were transported for injuries.

All the vehicles involved suffered heavy damage. The Pacifica, the Honda and the motorcycle were all towed from the scene.

The truck was driven to be checked for damage.

Route 202 was closed to all traffic for about 40 minutes while emergency crews worked at the scene. One lane of traffic was opened at 11:30 a.m., and both lanes opened just after noon. 

“This exact spot was the location of another four-vehicle accident last July that killed one person and injured ten others. We have seen many serious accidents along this stretch of road and we have expressed concerns about the safety of this stretch.”  Lebanon Rescue Chief Samantha Cole said. 

Last year’s multi-car crash on July 22 in front of Train Quickstop claimed the life of 102-year-old Lebanon native Walter Rand who died 10 days later as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.