Glasgow's M8 has been closed due to an ongoing police incident.
Traffic Scotland has said the motorway's carriageway at Junction 10 (Westerhouse Road) has been shut in both directions this morning (9am, Thursday, November 21).
Road users are being diverted via the on and off-slips at prior junctions.
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Currently, it is unknown what the incident is, however, we have contacted Police Scotland for comment.
Due to an accident on the M8 west bound there maybe delays to the X19 service #X19 pic.twitter.com/UYEV74VIUP
— Stagecoach West Scot (@StagecoachWScot) November 21, 2024
Meanwhile, Stagecoach has revealed its X19 service may be delayed due to the incident.
A spokesperson for the travel firm said: "Due to an accident on the M8 westbound there may be delays to the X19 service."
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— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 21, 2024
🛣️#M8 - Junction 10
⛔️Carriageway CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident
🗺️Road users are currently being diverted through on and off slips at prior junctions
🚔Emergency services are at scene@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/9wuIjlqXXe
A spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: "M8 - Junction 10
"Carriageway CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident.
"Road users are currently being diverted through on and off slips at prior junctions.
"Emergency services are at the scene"
We have also contacted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service for comment.
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