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A stretch of a busy Glasgow motorway is currently closed due to a "police incident".
Police responded to the scene on the M8 at junction 17 after the alarm was raised at around 7.35am.
The force confirmed officers remain in attendance.
In an update, Traffic Scotland announced all westbound traffic is currently leaving the carriageway at junction 16.
Drivers are being warned that traffic is queuing on approach.
❗️UPDATE ⌚️10:15#M8 J16 - J17 ⛔️#M8 CLOSED W/B due to an ongoing Police Incident between J16 and J17.
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 28, 2021
All traffic W/B is currently leaving the carriageway at J16 (Craighall). Traffic currently queueing on approach#StaySafe @SWTrunkRoads
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.35am on Sunday, November 28, officers were called to a road crash on the M8 at J17.
"The road is currently closed and police are at the scene."
This is a breaking news story and will be updated...
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