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M74 closed after crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road at junction 13 was closed in both directions due to a collision around 7.22pm on Friday.

M74 closed after crash in South Lanarkshire as drivers urged to avoid area — Crash: Drivers have been urged to use alternative routes. Google Maps

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Parts of the M74 have been closed due to a crash in South Lanarkshire.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road at junction 13 was closed due to a collision around 7.22pm on Friday.

Latest updates at 9.07pm confirmed the southbound road had reopened but northbound remains closed.

UPDATE❗️⌚️20:45#M74 – Junction 13

🛑Road remains CLOSED in both directions

🚗Road users are advised to use alternative routes at this time

🚨Emergency services at scene. A suitable diversion is being implemented. Traffic management have been dispatched. @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/eA5DpOk7sf
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 27, 2024

Emergency services are in attendance and drivers have been urged to use alternative routes.

Traffic Scotland said a diversion is being implemented.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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