One person has been injured and a section of motorway running through Dumfries and Galloway has been closed as a result of a two "serious" accidents.
Traffic Scotland reported the first crash on the The A74(M) motorway between the villages of Lockerbie and Ecclefechan at about 06:15 am.
All lanes travelling northbound were closed. A diversion was put in place while drivers were advised to avoid the area if possible.
❗UPDATE⌚10.41#A74m RTC#A74m is ⛔CLOSED⛔ N/B at J20 due to a serious RTC
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 25, 2019
Traffic is diverting via the exit and entry slips
Traffic is slow in the area@ScotTranserv @BBCTravelScot pic.twitter.com/2bVGI6YVbh
A second crash on the southbound section of the motorway in the same area then occured just as emergency services were re-opening the road, forcing them to close those lanes.
One lane of the southbound carriageway remains closed as emergency services continue their work at the scene. It is understood a medical helicopter has been dispatched.
No details have been released of the vehicles involved in the incidents, although it is understood that a lorry was involved in the first crash.
Police Scotland said there were reports of one person being injured.
A spokesman said: "Police called around 5.50am on Monday 25 November, to a report of a road crash involving one lorry on the M74 northbound near junction 19, Lockerbie.
"Officers are currently at the scene and the road is closed northbound with diversions in place."
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