Emergency crews have raced to an ongoing incident on Glasgow's M8.
Multiple vehicles have been involved in a collision on the eastbound motorway near junction 13 Provan interchange.
Part of the road is closed as a result and 999 crews have been called to the scene, Traffic Scotland says.
(Image: Emergency Services deal with ongoing road crash rescue on Glasgow's M8)
(Image: Emergency Services deal with ongoing road crash rescue on Glasgow's M8)
(Image: Emergency Services deal with ongoing road crash rescue on Glasgow's M8)
Traffic is facing delays of around 22 minutes.
NEW ❗⌚ 13:32#M8 - Junction 13
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 24, 2024
⛔ CLOSED Eastbound due to a multi-vehicle collision.
Emergency services are in attendance.
Traffic is heavy in the area. @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/eHqdh0GWDe
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed they were in attendance.
Police have put local diversions in place and are urging people to avoid the area.
A spokesperson said: "The M8 in Glasgow is closed eastbound at J13 following a crash that happened around 1.10pm. Emergency services are in attendance. Local diversions are in place and road users are advised to avoid the area."
The M8 in Glasgow is closed eastbound at J13 following a crash that happened around 1.10pm.
— Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) July 24, 2024
Emergency services are in attendance.
Local diversions are in place and road users are advised to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/V4FQ6hEt5L
More to follow.
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