Lorries crash blocking lanes on M74 amid snow and ice warnings

The HGVs reportedly collided at around 9.15am on the motorway south of Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire.

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Two lorries have crashed on the M74 blocking southbound lanes amid weather warnings for snow and ice.

The HGVs reportedly collided at around 9.15am on the motorway south of Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire, on Wednesday near the Crawford Interchange Junction 14.

Traffic Scotland said the M74 southbound has been closed between Junctions 14 and 15. Queues of vehicles are stationary on approach

Police and ambulance crews are on the scene.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

Weather warnings for snow remain in place for many areas of northern and southwest Scotland with severe conditions causing major disruption.

Residents have been warned to be prepared for icy conditions with roads and railways expected to be impacted.

The Met Office also say some rural areas could face periods of being cut off with power cuts affecting some regions.

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