Motorway closed in both directions amid 'concern for a person'

Stretches of the M9 and M876 remain closed.

M9 closed in both directions at junction seven after ‘concern for a person’, Police Scotland sayGoogle Maps
Craig Meighan
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Parts of the M9 near Falkirk have been closed after police received reports of concern for a person.

Officers said a stretch of the motorway at junction seven was closed in both directions while the M876 had one way closed.

Diversions have been in place since around 7pm for motorists passing through the area.

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