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Edinburgh Live
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Robert Fairnie

M90 closed: Accident near junction five closes motorway on Christmas Day

The M90 has been closed to traffic after an accident near junction five on Christmas morning.

Traffic Scotland reported news of the crash shortly before 11am, and are urging drivers to avoid the area.

The southbound route has been closed off as a result of the accident, which happened close to the turn off for Fruix near Kinross.

Large queues have been reported on the route, which runs through Fife and towards the Queensferry Crossing.

Traffic Scotland took to social media to say: "The M90 is closed southbound after junction five due to a road traffic accident.

"Motorists are advised to use an alternative route."

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