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Crash causes chaos on M8 in both directions with lanes restricted

Traffic Scotland issued an alert after the collision at 9.59am on Wednesday.

Crash causes chaos on M8 in both directions with lanes restricted between Glasgow and Edinburgh — Emergency crews are on the scene between junctions five and six of the motorway. iStock

31st May 2023

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The M8 is restricted in both directions after a crash east of Glasgow, leading to major delays for commuters.

Police were called to the scene between junctions five and six of the motorway, at Kirk of Shotts, on Wednesday morning.

Traffic Scotland issued an alert after the collision at 9.59am.

Queues of traffic built up with delays of up to 40 minutes westbound and 17 minutes eastwards.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

NEW❗ ⌚ 09:59#M8 J5-6

The carriageway is currently restricted in both directions due to a collision❗

Police are in attendance 🚔

Traffic is building up on approach❗

Current delays
Westbound approx. 23 minutes
Eastbound approx. 11 minutes#TakeCare @SETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/7fAfId8JNR
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) May 31, 2023

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