Traffic on the M74 has been brought to a standstill following a serious crash.
A northbound section of the motorway has been shut down by following a collision involving two motorbikes and a car which took place earlier this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene between Junction 10 and 11 near Lesmahagow at around 1.40pm.
Eyewitnesses say a helicopter has been scrambled to the area, while a smaller southbound section of the motorway has also been shut down at Junction 9 to facilitate emergency services.
Police Scotland have advised they remain at the scene, with a spokesperson commenting: “Around 1.40pm on Saturday, 24 July, officers were called to the M74 northbound between junctions 11 and 10, following a report of a road crash involving two motorbikes and a car.
UPDATE: A man has tragically died following the crash:
"Emergency services remain at the scene and the road is currently closed.”
Traffic Scotland's latest update advises: "The #M74
"CLOSED N/B between J12-10 due to a serious RTC.
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"Traffic heavy in the area so do #usealtroute if possible-drivers are advised to exit at J12 and re-join at J10."
