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.
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.
❗️UPDATE ⌚️14:27 #M74 RTC
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 24, 2021
The #M74⛔️CLOSED⛔️N/B between J12-10 due to a serious RTC
Traffic heavy in the area so do #usealtroute if possible-drivers are advised to exit at J12 and re-join at J10#PlanAhead #TakeCare @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/J3Z9ZMaGSY
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.
❗️UPDATE⌚️16:59#M74 RTC
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 24, 2021
The #M74 remains⛔️CLOSED⛔️N/B between J12-10 due to a serious RTC
The S/B carraigeway has been CLOSED at J9 to assist
Emergency services remain at the scene🚔
Severe delays with a travel time of around an hour on the B7078@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/mYh6tjgk6B
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.
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