'Avoid the area' motorway junction closed in both directions after crash

Emergency services are said to be in attendance with motorists advised of local diversions.

‘Avoid the area’ M9 junction closed in both directions after crash Google Maps

A junction on the M9 has been closed in both directions after a crash with police urging drivers to avoid the area.

Officers confirmed a road collision took place around 5pm at junction 7 on Sunday with diversions put in place via the M876.

Emergency services are said to be in attendance with motorists asked to “avoid the area.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The M9 is closed in both directions near junction 7 following a crash that happened around 5pm on Sunday, June 2.

“There is a diversion via the M876.

“Emergency services are in attendance and road users are asked to avoid the area.

“Please follow Traffic Scotland for updates.”

A Traffic Scotland post read: “The M9 at junction 7 is currently closed in both directions due to a Police incident, motorists are advised to use an alternate route at this time.”

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