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Lamborghini seized by police after ‘racing cars’ on Glasgow’s M74

A LAMBORGHINI was seized by cops after the driver was caught allegedly racing other drivers on a Scots motorway.

Traffic cops clocked the flash motor on the M74 in Dalmarnock, Glasgow[1].

The Lamborghini was stopped on the M74

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The Lamborghini was stopped on the M74Credit: Road Policing Scotland/X
Traffic cops claim the driver was racing other motors

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Traffic cops claim the driver was racing other motorsCredit: Alamy
The Lambo driver was also arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.

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The Lambo driver was also arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.Credit: Alamy

Police[2] claim the supercar driver was racing other motorists along the major stretch of road.

The Lambo driver was also arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.

Cops also seized the luxury[3] motor over the alleged offences.

Police Scotland[4]‘s traffic unit shared a photo of the Lamborghini[5] stopped on the hard shoulder of the M74 on social media[6].


The picture of the supercar read: “Racing other vehicles, driver arrested for failing a roadside drugs[7] wipe, vehicle seized under anti-social behaviour legislation.”

They shared that a number of other drivers[8] were charged with alleged traffic offences.

Police say a 17-year-old was arrested and charged on Cumbernauld Road for allegedly failing to stop for cops, dangerous[9] driving[10] and driving under the influence of drugs.

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They also claim the youngster was wanted on warrant and was driving with no licence[11] or insurance[12].

The teen was arrested and charged and has been held in custody until they can appear in court[13].

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Cops also arrested and charged a 16-year-old in Govan for allegedly drink driving.

The teenager has also been charged with allegedly taking a car without insurance and driving without a licence or insurance.

A 48-year-old man in Paisley was reported and charged with allegedly driving without a license or insurance and had the car seized.

The police post added: “Some folk continue to put others at risk, ignoring our Don’t Risk It advice. They either walk home or end up in a room with no view out of harm’s way.”

References

  1. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ luxury (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ Lamborghini (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ social media (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ drugs (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ drivers (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  9. ^ dangerous (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  10. ^ driving (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  11. ^ licence (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  12. ^ insurance (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  13. ^ court (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

Motorways / Reference Library

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)

Police Reports / Reference Library

Drivers face rush hour chaos after truck overturns on busy Scots motorway…

COMMUTERS are facing rush hour chaos after a crash on a busy Scots motorway has sparked huge delays.

Drivers[1] have been warned they face delays of at least half an hour after a HGV lorry overturned on the M73 this afternoon.

The crash happened on the M73 where it joins with the M74

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The crash happened on the M73 where it joins with the M74Credit: GOOGLE MAPS

Emergency crews[2] raced to the scene on the southbound sliproad at junction 4 at the Maryville Interchange at around 12.25pm.

The crash happened on the slip-off road where the M73 joins the M74 in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire[3].

The busy stretch of the southbound road is currently closed as crews deal with the incident.

It is currently unknown if anyone has been injured as a result of the crash.

Traffic[4] Scotland has warned that traffic is really heavy in the area, creating huge delays.

They warned commuters they face waits of approximately 26-30 minutes.

They have also urged drivers to avoid the area and use an alternative route.

Police[5] are currently at the scene of the crash.

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Recovery crews are also at the scene and have managed to flip the truck.

A clean-up operation is underway after fuel spilled onto the road after the crash.

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Posting X, formerly known as Twitter[6] this morning, Traffic Scotland wrote:  “UPDATE 17:10.

“The M73 Slip Southbound remains CLOSED heading onto the M74 due to a collision.

“Emergency services are at scene. Recovery and clear up is underway.

“Delays of approx. 26 minutes”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.10pm on Thursday, 4 April, 2024, police were called to the M73 at the M74 flyover, following a report of a one-vehicle crash involving a lorry.

“Recovery was arranged and partners contacted regarding a fuel spillage on the road.”

References

  1. ^ Drivers (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Emergency crews (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Lanarkshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Traffic (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ Twitter (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)