Travel chaos as drivers warned to ‘be careful’ after incident on busy motorway

Drivers faced delays on the M77 this evening after a crash on the northbound carriageway between Newton Mearns and Darnley.

Traffic Scotland first reported at 17:07 that the M77 was restricted northbound between Junctions 3 and 4 due to a road traffic incident, warning: "The #M77 Junction 3 to 4 is RESTRICTED Northbound due to a road traffic incident. Drivers are advised to pass with caution and expect delays. @SWTrunkRoads."

The restriction was cleared at around 17:26, with traffic beginning to return to normal.

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One commenter added: "Just passed it.

Hope all are ok especially the front car as back end badly damaged.

Hope all are ok."

Police Scotland[1] and the Scottish Ambulance Service[2] have been contacted for comment.

References

1. ^ Police Scotland (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)
2. ^ Scottish Ambulance Service (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)