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Fahad Tariq

Glasgow M8 motorway 'blocked' as police race to rush-hour multi-vehicle crash

A crash is causing significant delays on the M8 this morning.

Police Scotland are at the scene of the rush-hour collision on the eastbound stretch of the motorway where it looks like multiple vehicles have clashed.

The crash took place at Junction 6A which remains blocked and motorists are therefore facing delays to their commute.

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Traffic is tailing back to Junction 8 with the travel time currently being 30 minutes.

Traffic Scotland tweeted: "The #M8 Eastbound is BLOCKED at J6A-J6 due to a multi-vehicle collision. Police are in attendance and traffic is stationary on approach.

"Traffic is tailing back on approach back to J8. Travel time is currently around 30 minutes."

It's not yet known whether there have been any injuries.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.45am on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023 police were called to a report of a crash involving a number of vehicles on the M8 eastbound near Chapelhall.

"Officers are at the scene."

We will bring you the latest on this as we get it.

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