Rush hour chaos after two crashes and breakdown on M8 carriageway

Two crashes on the M8 on Wednesday morning have caused the motorway to be backed up over six miles with long delays during rush hour.

Traffic Scotland confirmed that queues from The Fort (Junction 10) to Charing Cross (Junction 17) were slowing due to two collisions on Wednesday morning.

An initial crash at Junction 16 near Cowcaddens alongside a breakdown caused traffic to back up to Junction 13 Provan at around 7.40am.

Traffic remains heavy Westbound back from Junction 10 due to a number of incidents Traffic Scotland

A second westbound crash, involving multiple vehicles, led to further disruption at 8.42am at Junction 17 near Charing Cross.

This caused delays of up to 40 minutes with traffic backed up for five miles to Junction 11 Stepps Road Interchange.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

UPDATE❗ ⌚ 08:00

🛣️ #M8 Junction 14-16

Traffic slowing Westbound this morning due to a collision at Junction 16 with a further breakdown also affecting the carriageway⚠️

Approx. 40 minute delay back from Junction 12❗@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/skg9MEhjRN
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 31, 2024

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