M8 J7a crash: motorway closed 'for some time' following serious collision

Part of Scotland’s busiest motorway has closed due to a serious crash.

The collision happened at J7a on the M8 on Thursday evening at about 9pm.

Diversions have been put in place to assist traffic flow and motorists using the motorway are being urged to avoid the area.

Emergency services are currently at the scene and Traffic Scotland has confirmed the road is expected to be closed for “some time” following reports of “a serious crash.”

The traffic watchdog alerted motorists in the area to the collision on Twitter saying: “”M8 is CLOSED W/B at J7a due to a serious RTC

“The road is likely to remain closed for some time

“Emergency services are on scene.”

A police spokeswoman said: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing incident on the M8 #Westbound and the motorway is currently closed at J7a westbound.

Near J7a on the M8 where the crash happened on Thursday evening at about 9pm picture: Traffic Scotland

"Please avoid the area and follow any diversions in place.

“Traffic is being diverted onto the A725.”

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