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Heard on: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch · 1/17/2026 12:05 AM
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We advise Portland and state police are trying to catch up two vehicles going southbound in the northbound lane.
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They're passing the Congress Street exit right now.
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Police pursue vehicles driving wrong way on I-295

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As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Portland and state officers are attempting to stop two vehicles reportedly traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-295 near the Congress Street exit. The situation appears to be ongoing, with confirmation of at least one vehicle involved.

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