Multi-vehicle collision causes major delays on Glasgow M8

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A multi-vehicle collision on the M8 eastbound at Junction 16 in Glasgow is causing delays of over an hour.

A multi-vehicle collision on the M8 eastbound at Junction 16 (Dobbie's Loan Interchange) in Glasgow occurred around 4pm on Thursday, causing significant disruption to traffic.

The motorway on-slip is closed and lanes 1, 2 and 4 are currently restricted. Heavy congestion was reported on approach, with traffic queueing back from Junction 26 (Hillington). Traffic Scotland warned of delays of approximately 55 minutes and advised motorists to allow extra travel time and seek alternative routes.

Police and paramedics attended the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this stage.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow M8 traffic chaos as multi-vehicle crash sparks huge emergency responseRoad users are being warned to allow extra travel time and seek alternative routes as delays of over an hour are expected.Glasgow Live · 22 Oct, 16:46
• Multi-vehicle collision sparks major delays on M8 motorwayA multi-vehicle collision is causing major delays for motorists on the M8 motorway.The Herald · 22 Oct, 16:15

In this story: M8 motorway · Glasgow · Junction 16 · Dobbie's Loan Interchange · Traffic Scotland · Police Scotland · Scottish Ambulance Service

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