Route 2 In Hermon, Maine Closed Following Serious

Authorities are at the scene of what they're calling a "serious" crash on Route 2 and the New Boston Road in Hermon this afternoon.

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office issued a statement Monday, just after 3 PM, alerting motorists to find an alternate route.

Hermon Crash, Penobscot County Area Scanner Page via Facebook

"The Sheriff's Office and Hermon Fire Department are on the scene of a serious traffic crash. The crash is in the area of Route 2 and New Boston Road. Traffic is being diverted, and motorists are encouraged to find other routes of travel as Route 2 will be closed for a period of time."

It appears that at least one of the vehicles involved was a bucket truck.

Hermon Crash 2, Penobscot County Area Scanner Page via Facebook

At last check, traffic in the area of The Shop Inc., an automotive repair center in Hermon, and the Seventh Day Adventist Bangor Church on Route 2 was still backed up.

No word yet on the conditions of the people involved. Authorities have called for a team to reconstruct the crash.

We will update the story as officials release details.

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