A stretch of a busy motorway has closed following a 'serious road crash' involving two motorbikes and a car.

Police Scotland confirmed that emergency services are currently in attendance at the scene on the M74 between Junctions 11-10.

Glasgow Times:

Traffic Scotland tweeted that the motorway is closed travelling northbound between Junction 12-10 and closed travelling southbound at Junction 9 on the carriageway to assist.

Traffic is heavy in the area and drivers are being advised to use alternative routes if possible.

Drivers are also being advised to exit at junction 12 and re-join at junction 10 if they are able to do so.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 1.40pm on Saturday, July 24, officers were called to the M74 northbound between junctions 11 and 10, following a report of a road crash involving two motorbikes and a car.

"Emergency services remain at the scene and the road is currently closed." 

Eyewitnesses told the Glasgow Times that there is no sign of movement and that traffic has been at a standstill on the road for around two hours.

Traffic Scotland is warning drivers of "severe" delays with a travel time of around one hour on the B7078 as traffic diverts.

The southbound carriageway has now reopened at Junction 9. 

The Glasgow Times has contacted Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for comment.

This is a developing story, we will bring updates as we have them.