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Scots drivers facing travel chaos on M74 as multi-vehicle crash sparks delays

DRIVERS are facing travel chaos on a Scots motorway this evening after a multi-vehicle crash sparked huge delays.

The M74 at junction one near Polmadie[1] is shut due to a collision on the southbound carriageway.

The incident has taken place at the southbound junction 1 of the M74, Polmadie

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The incident has taken place at the southbound junction 1 of the M74, PolmadieCredit: Google Maps
Traffic Scotland camera show tail backs at Kingston Bridge

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Traffic Scotland camera show tail backs at Kingston Bridge

Motorists are being directed away from joining the M74 from Glasgow[2] City Centre as emergency services[3] lock down the area.

Traffic[4] Scotland confirmed it is a multi-vehicle crash at J1-1a Polmadie (Southbound).

They advised drivers[5] to use alternative routes if possible.

The agency said there is 45 minute delay to pass through the junction.

show queues extending across the nearby M8 Kingston Bridge.

Scottish Fire[6] and Rescue[7] Service confirmed they are in attendance at the scene.

A spokesperson for SRFS said: “Two appliances have been sent to the incident.

Firefighters[8] have been involved in making the scene safe.”

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References

  1. ^ Polmadie (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ emergency services (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Traffic (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ drivers (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ Fire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ Rescue (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ Firefighters (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)