Emergency services have raced to a busy stretch of the M8 after a horror smash involving several cars.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were all called to the scene at Junction 15 Eastbound just after 2.30pm.
It is not yet known if anyone has been hurt.
Four out of five lanes were blocked for around two hours.
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— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 15, 2019
Multi vehicle RTC on the #M8 E/B at J15 blocking 4 lanes
Police are in attendance
Do expect delays!!@ScotTranserv @Glasgow_Live pic.twitter.com/zvXpXkYofU
Eyewitnesses reported heavy tailbacks on the busy motorway, and Traffic Scotland are warning road users to expect delays.
Drivers were being advised by Traffic Scotland to find alternative routes and avoid the area altogether as they clear the road.
Traffic on the Westbound motorway also slowed down due to people reducing speed to look at the scene.
Avoid M8 Eastbound. Huge 5-7 car crash right in front of me. I just missed it by 2-3 seconds. Hope all are ok. #M8 #accident
— Kalle Karppa (@KalleKarppa) September 15, 2019
Just before 5pm Traffic Scotland confirmed that all lanes were back up and running.
However they warned that delays will still be in place as it remains "extremely busy" in the area.
A police spokeswoman has confirmed that police were in attendance at the incident.
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