UPDATE: Traffic Scotland has said the road was cleared shortly before 2.20pm.
Drivers face disruption on Glasgow's M8 amid an ongoing emergency incident.
Traffic Scotland has said the motorway's eastbound carriageway at Junction 17 (St George's Cross) is currently restricted due to a crash.
Due to the incident, road users are being urged to approach the area with caution.
Emergency services are at the scene.
It is unknown how many motors have been involved in the collision or if anyone has been injured.
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— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 1, 2024
🛣️#M8 Eastbound JCT 17
⚠️One lane currently restricted eastbound at Charing Cross due to a road traffic collision
🚗Road users should take caution on approach@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/xxqN1XTd5r
At 1.44pm this afternoon (Sunday, December 1, 2024), a spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: "M8 Eastbound Junction 17.
"One lane is currently restricted eastbound at Charing Cross due to a road traffic collision.
"Road users should take caution on approach."
Shortly after revealing the crash on social media, at 1.48pm today, the transport firm added: "All lanes are now restricted eastbound.
"Emergency services are on the scene."
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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