Motorists are being advised that a stretch of the M74 has been closed in both directions this afternoon following a road accident.
Drivers are currently caught in tailbacks following the crash between junction 8 Canderside and junction 9 Draffan.
Emergency services are currently at the scene.
On the Traffic Scotland website it states: "The M74 J9 is currently closed (all lines) in both directions due to road traffic incident. Road users are advised use alternative route and expect longer than normal journey times."
A spokesperson for Police Scotland told Lanarkshire Live : "Police were called around 1.30pm on Monday, June 7, 2021 following the report of a two vehicle road crash on the M74 southbound.
"Emergency services are in attendance and there are no details on injuries at this time."
For full updates please visit https://trafficscotland.org/currentincidents/
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