M74 accident today

The Northbound carriageway of the M74 between junctions 6 and 7 at Ferniegair is closed as crews respond to the crash. The alarm was first raised around 3, m74 accident today.

The M74 has been closed in both directions after an articulated lorry carrying highly flammable ethanol caught fire. The driver managed to stop the vehicle and get out of the cab uninjured after the fire broke out as he travelled north on the M74 at around The flames spread to the road, which police said was well ablaze at the scene in South Lanarkshire. Fire crews are at the scene and a specialist recovery team has been called in to remove the ethanol. The road has been closed in both directions northbound at junction 12 and southbound at junction nine, police said. A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesman said: Crews were sent to the incident on the northbound carriageway between J11 Happendon and J10 Lesmahagow in response to a call received shortly before Appliances were initially mobilised from Lesmahagow, Larkhall and Douglas and firefighters arrived around six minutes later to find the large goods vehicle well alight on the hard shoulder.

M74 accident today

Four people have been taken to hospital and a stretch of the M74 has been closed following a crash. We dispatched several resources to the scene including our trauma and special operations teams. Four taken to hospital after crash partially closes motorway Emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 3. Google Maps. STV News. Posted in Police Scotland South Lanarkshire. Emergency services were alerted to a collision at around 3. As a result, the northbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 7 at Ferniegair has been closed. Their current condition is unknown at this time. It is understood that one patient is being treated on the scene.

The road has been closed in both directions northbound at junction 12 and southbound at junction nine, m74 accident today, police said. The M90 northbound between Junctions 8 and 9 is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle. Calum Loudon.

Find out more about current incidents on Scotland's trunk road network. Alternatively you can view them on our map. The M9 westbound exit slip at junction 9 Bannockburn is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle. Road users are advised to use caution on approach. The M77 is currently restricted northbound between Junctions 7 and 6 as a result of a road traffic accident. Motorists are advised to use caution on approach.

Two air ambulances, five ambulances and special operations teams were all called to the scene of the motorway near the village of Kirkpatrick-Fleming at around 5pm on Wednesday. The crash caused major traffic problems on the busy road, with drivers left stranded in cars for up to four hours while the road remained closed. Thanks to those who helped out today on the M Thinking of those hurt in crash. Remarkable response from emergency services. We told earlier how drivers, including former Scottish Labour MSP Hugh Henry, praised members of the nearby village who brought water and food as parts of the country soared to near-record temperatures. I hope Traffic Scotland will liaise with Police Scotland to make sure anyone with young children gets access to water.

M74 accident today

Emergency services including the air ambulance are at the scene of a serious crash on the M Police said they were called to a report of a crash believed to involve one vehicle near junction 20 northbound at around 4. Traffic Scotland tweeted at 7. Some people travelling on the route took to social media to describe being stuck in traffic for several hours. Not moving anytime soon. Hoping everyone ok and so thankful for our incredible emergency services. A huge operation. Praying and hoping for those involved in the accident. Standstill M74 northbound, near Gretna, after what seems to be a dreadful accident.

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M9 W Jct 9 Direction: Westbound Incident type: Breakdown Start time: 23rd of February , pm The M9 westbound exit slip at junction 9 Bannockburn is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle. Four people have been taken to hospital and a stretch of the M74 has been closed following a crash. Read the rules here. There are no homes in the vicinity. Trending Now. Alternatively you can view them on our map. Anger after fence erected across beach as locals say their 'view is ruined'. Teen who prised dog from XL bully's jaws slams 'disgusting' ban on breed. Find out more about current incidents on Scotland's trunk road network. Their current condition is unknown at this time. XL bully dog ban comes into force in Scotland - owners and trainers react. The M90 northbound between Junctions 8 and 9 is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle. A fourth appliance from Lanark and the environmental protection unit from Hamilton have also been sent to increase the resources available at the scene. Trending Now. Traffic is very slow on approach.

The road traffic collision has taken place between Junction 8 Canderside and Junction 9 Draffan. The road traffic collision has taken place between Junction 8 Canderside and Junction 9 Draffan , around 20 miles to the south east of Glasgow by Larkhall. Drivers in and out of Glasgow heading on the M74 have been advised to use an alternative route and expect delays to their journey.

One driver commented on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Literally at the Larkhall Overpass and not moved for an hour. Popular Videos. Calum Loudon. The flames spread to the road, which police said was well ablaze at the scene in South Lanarkshire. M9 W Jct 9 Direction: Westbound Incident type: Breakdown Start time: 23rd of February , pm The M9 westbound exit slip at junction 9 Bannockburn is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle. Quick search X. Shamima Begum: Court rules against runaway IS bride's citizenship appeal. Anger after fence erected across beach as locals say their 'view is ruined'. Drugs worth over half a million pounds recovered from derelict building. Shamima Begum: Court rules against runaway IS bride's citizenship appeal. Fire crews are at the scene and a specialist recovery team has been called in to remove the ethanol. Help us improve this website by leaving feedback on any information you couldn't find. Today's Top Stories. Planet Radio clyde local news.