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THREE lanes of the M8 are closed due to a "multi-vehicle collision".
Lanes three, four and five of the M8 westbound are currently closed at the Junction 14 off-slip according to Traffic Scotland.
Police confirmed there were two vehicles involved in the accident which was reported around 12.40pm.
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The current travel time is around 20 minutes and traffic is heavy in the area.
There is a broken down vehicle within the queue before Junction 14 which was blocking one lane but has now been moved to the hard shoulder.
NEW ❗️ 12:45 ⌚️#M8 - J14 Lanes three, four and five are currently closed due to a multi-vehicle collision on the #M8 Westbound at J14. Police and Ambulance are in attendance. Traffic slowing on approach.#takecare@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/IGXuTGnmSP
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) May 5, 2022
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.40pm on Thursday, May 5, police were called to a report of a two-vehicle road crash on the westbound M8 near to J15.
"Officers attended to assist."
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.