A road has been closed after a car crashed into a house. 

Police have shut off Glasgow Road in Blantyre between the junctions of Whistleberry Road and Parkville Drive.

The force says this is due to a car crashing into a house as well as a gas leak in the area.

No one is reported to have been injured but drivers are being urged to avoid the area.

 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Glasgow Road in Blantyre is closed between the junctions for Whistleberry Road and Parkville Drive following a car crashing into a house and a gas leak.

"There are no reported injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Police issued an update that the road had reopened at around 1.10pm.