Police shut down the M74 after a huge crash left two people in hospital.

Officers swarmed the busy motorway last night at around 8.10pm after a car and two motorcycles collided at Junction 3 northbound.

A 65-year-old and 39-year-old were both rushed to Wishaw General Hospital while the road was shut down.

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Both patients were released later that day with minor injuries.

Investigations into the smash are on-going.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.10pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024, we were called to a report of a crash involving a car and two motorcycles on the M74 at Junction 3 northbound.

"Emergency services attended and a 65-year-old man, and a 39-year-old man were taken to Wishaw General Hospital, and released later the following day with minor injuries.

"The road was closed to allow for recovery.

"Enquiries remain ongoing.”