Glasgow's M8 left closed after emergency incident (Image: Newsquest)
Glasgow's M8 has been left closed after an emergency incident.
Traffic Scotland said the motorway's eastbound carriageway at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road Interchange) is currently shut due to a collision earlier.
Road users are being diverted via the off/on-slips.
Meanwhile, the road firm is warning drivers traffic is 'slow in the area'.
NEW ❗⌚ 18:39#M8 - Jct 12
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 27, 2024
⛔ CLOSED Eastbound due to an earlier collision.
Traffic is diverting via the Off/Onslips, and traffic is slow in the area. @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/KaS1kMsgCQ
It is unknown if anyone was injured during the incident, however, we have contacted Police Scotland for comment.
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