‘Mass casualty incident’ reported in Searsmont

SEARSMONT, Maine (WABI) – There is a ‘mass casualty incident’ currently happening in Searsmont, according to Waldo County Dispatch.

A person who answered the phone at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont confirmed to WMTW that there was a situation ongoing at their facility.

The Fire Marshal’s Office says they are responding.

Information is limited at this time.

WABI has a crew headed to the scene.

According to the World Health Organization, a mass casualty incident is “characterized by a sudden surge in patients that overwhelms the capacity of local medical resources.”