NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A serious motorcycle accident near the Hairpin Turn has closed Route 2 from West Shaft Road to the Florida line.

 

No traffic is being permitted between the Wigwam Western Summit and the Hairpin Turn. Westbound traffic is being detoured over Stryker Road. 

 

According to a release from North Adams Police, they are being assisted in the investigation of the accident by Clarksburg Police and the Florida Volunteer Fire Department. 

 

Lt. Anthony Beverly reported that the road is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. 

 

Further information will be released at a later point, Beverly said.