Car flips at busy intersection near I-295 in Portland

Crash at Marginal Way and Franklin Street on Thursday Evening

A vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Marginal Way and Franklin Street on Thursday evening, Portland Fire confirmed. The incident took place in the heart of downtown Portland, a junction that routinely handles a high volume of traffic.

Fire officials received a dispatch about a crash involving an automobile. The department has not released details about the vehicles involved, the number of occupants, or whether any injuries have occurred. No statements from police or the Department of Transportation have yet been issued.

City officials say that the police department is currently investigating the scene. The area has been temporarily closed to traffic while responders clear debris and secure the roadway. Local commuters were directed to use alternative routes in the hours following the incident.

“Portland Fire is working to restore normal traffic conditions,” a spokesperson said, adding that updates will be posted on the department’s social media channels. The department urged motorists to stay alert and follow detour signs while authorities assess the scene.

Residents and riders have expressed concerns about the impact on daily commutes. City council members are expected to discuss emergency response times and traffic control measures at the next public meeting. For now, the investigation remains ongoing and no further details are available.