A CRASH on a busy overbridge in Glasgow has prompted an emergency response.
Traffic Scotland said the incident took place on the M8 westbound between Charing Cross and St Vincent Street just before 2pm today.
It is understood the crash involved two vehicles.
❗️NEW⌚️13:54#M8
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 7, 2021
Lane 3 of 3 is currently blocked on the #M8 W/B between Charing X to St Vincents overbridge following a 2 car RTC.
Police and TRISS en route.@SWTrunkRoads
The road did temporarily close to traffic but has since reopened.
M8 J19(E) - J18 Charing Cross - Accident, The M8 westbound at Charing Cross lane 3 (of 3) is currently closed due to a road traffic incident. Road users are advise to use caution on approach. has been cleared. #TSIncident
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 7, 2021
Police responded to the scene after the alarm was raised at around 1.45pm.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a two-car collision at 1.45pm on the M8 between Charing Cross and St Vincent Overbridge.
"Officers attended, the drivers exchanged details and there were no injuries reported."
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