Car crashes Into Tree, Then Fence Near Maine Savings Amphitheater

Main Street in Bangor was a bit of a mess on Labor Day afternoon. According to Bangor Police, it was not because of the number of cars on the road, but rather that one vehicle had left the roadway.

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Sgt. Jason McAmbley, Public Information Officer with the Department said a woman from Bangor had a medical event that led to the vehicle she was driving crashing into the fence in front of the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

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"The 47-year-old woman told police she was experiencing chest pain, her vision suddenly went blurry, and then her car struck a light pole, and a tree, and crashed through the fence, coming to rest against a steel barrier behind the fence. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment. "

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McAmbley says there are no charges expected to be filed against the woman.

We're told traffic was not impacted much, if any, by the crash thanks to how close first- responders were to the scene and how quickly they were able to get to the accident.

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