A portion of the M8 in Glasgow is closed as a result of an emergency.
Following a collision, the westbound carriageway of the motorway at Junction 27 (Arkleston Interchange) has been closed, according to Traffic Scotland.
At the moment, 999 responders are on the scene of the incident.
Although it’s unclear if anyone has been hurt, the road company reports that traffic is “picking up” in the vicinity.
As they handle the collision, police have asked motorists to use alternate routes.
‘Huge backlog’ reports emerged on social media following the incident.
“Stuck in a huge backlog of standstill traffic on the M8 west,” exclaimed one guy.
“Major incident, lots of cars involved,” was written by another.
“Serious car collision M8 Paisley turnoff just before the airport westbound,” a third person said. There are numerous cars involved.”
“The M8 is currently closed westbound following a road crash near to Junction 27 at Hillington,” a Police Scotland official stated.
“Drivers are asked to take an alternative route while the vehicles are recovered.”
A TOP police officer has asked drivers to consider their actions in the wake of a startlingly high number of fatalities and significant collisions in recent times.
In four different events between Friday and Sunday, eight individuals were killed across the nation.
A 48-year-old police officer and a 43-year-old man are still battling for their lives after a catastrophic collision on the M8 in Glasgow last week.
When emergency personnel were called to a three-vehicle incident involving an undercover police car, they hurried to Junction 13 (Provan Interchange).
Pictured is Gordon Terris. We previously reported that a 50-year-old man passed away in Coatbridge in a three-vehicle collision earlier this month.
Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, who oversees road policing, made the following statement today from the Helen Street police station: “Police Scotland continues to prioritise road policing, and we will continue to work very closely with a range of partners to improve road safety for all users.”
“A collision affects not just you and your vehicle, but also the victim’s relatives, emergency personnel, and bystanders.
“I implore all motorists and other road users to evaluate their actions when driving, show consideration for others and help us make Scotland’s roads safe for everyone.
It is our collective duty to use the roads safely and to contribute to lifesaving.
(Photo: Police Scotland) On Friday, three males, ages 21, 23, and 24, lost their lives in an accident on a country road close to Falkirk. A 37-year-old driver lost his life in an accident near Girvan on Saturday.
Three motorcyclists were killed in a collision involving two motorcycles in the Scottish Borders on Sunday afternoon. A 29-year-old lady perished in a motorbike crash in Lochgilphead around fifteen minutes later.
“This weekend we have seen a high number of fatalities on Scotland’s roads; each of these deaths is tragic and our thoughts are with those affected,” the top police officer stated, referring to the horrific accidents.
Additionally, there have been several significant collisions. Our officers are carrying out enquiries into each of these crashes.
“We work tirelessly to fully investigate every serious and fatal road collision and provide support to the families of the victims.”
Earlier this month, we spoke with Lynn Ratcliff, the new Chief Superintendent for Greater Glasgow, who revealed a top priority was preventing road deaths.
It comes after 14 people were killed on Glasgow’s roads last year. This was an increase from 2022 when there were seven road deaths.
CS Ratcliff said: “We have carried out days of action in which we do regular checks and patrols at designated car-free zones. A significant number of fixed penalties have been issued because there are vehicles endangering pedestrian safety.
“Just recently, a cyclist tragically lost her life in a collision with an HGV in Bearsden. We have carried out Operation Close Pass in every subdivision in conjunction with road policing partners.”
CS Ratcliff (Image: Gordon Terris) Concerns were also raised regarding pedestrian safety due to a rise in e-bike users.
CS Ratcliff revealed that 51 e-bikes were seized recently due to riders speeding on pavements.
“They are travelling at speed, and they will have people off their feet very, very easily,” she said.
“It’s an issue that is regularly brought to our attention.”
