Major Scots motorway locked down amid emergency incident causing rush hour chaos
Part of Glasgow's M74 has been closed off after a crash on the northbound carriageway.
The off-slip at Junction 1A is currently closed following the collision.
Drivers faced 20-minute delays on approach but it has since returned to normal.
Emergency services are at the scene.
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the smash.
Traffic Scotland wrote on X: "#M74 J1A Traffic slowing on the #M74 Northbound at Junction 1A due to a collision Emergency services are at scene Approx 20 minute delay on the approach".
An update reads: "M74 J1A Traffic now reverting back to normal for the time of day on the #M74 Northbound at J1A".
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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