Lanes closed on M74 after crash

Traffic has been backed up (stock pic) <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Traffic has been backed up (stock pic) (Image: Newsquest)
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Traffic has been disrupted on one of Scotland's busiest motorways following a crash.

Several lanes of the southbound M74 have been closed in Glasgow after the collision, which involves one car and happened at 10:05am.

Emergency services are at the scene, with two fire engines deployed. It is unknown if there have been any injuries.

Three lanes of the road have been closed, with traffic moving on the hard shoulder. However, vehicles have been backed up for around a mile near the scene.


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Motorists have been advised to take care on approach to the area.

Roads bosses Amey said on social media: "S/B Junction 1 - 1a - Lanes 1, 2 and 3 blocked due to Police Incident. Traffic passing using hard shoulder. Emergency services in attendance. Take care on approach"

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