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Double crash on M8 leaves cars on roofs as drivers face rush-hour chaos

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Drivers commuting on the M8 through Glasgow are facing long delays going eastbound.

A serious crash on the M8 in Glasgow left two cars upside down on their roofs as motorists face long delays.

Emergency crews rushed to the eastbound carriageway near Junction 23 at the Dumbreck Interchange around 6.30am this morning. An alarm was raised following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Commuters were told to expect delays of up to 26 minutes at around 6.51am this morning. Traffic Scotland cameras at Govan and Hillington showed massive tailbacks on the M8 eastbound.

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At 7.20am the road was cleared, however, drivers were warned to expect delays of up to 33 minutes. The M74 is understood to have also been affected with traffic building as a result of drivers using it to avoid the crash.

Traffic Scotland wrote on X at 7.20am: “The M8 is now running clear eastbound following an earlier road traffic incident.

“Drivers should still use caution on approach and expect delays as queues remain.

“Current delay approx. 33 min.”

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