Rush-hour chaos on M8 in Glasgow as 10-car pile-up sparks 999 response

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Emergency services rushed to a 10-car pile-up on the M8 motorway in Glasgow, sparking rush-hour traffic chaos and multiple lane closures.

A 10-car pile-up on a busy motorway in Glasgow has sparked rush-hour chaos and a huge emergency response.

Emergency crews rushed to the M8 eastbound between Junction 9 for Easterhouse and Junction 10 for Springhill/Baillieston following reports of the crash at around 5.32pm on November 10.

Four Scottish Fire and Rescue appliances, alongside a specialist appliance heavy rescue unit, were called to the scene to assist police. It's not yet known if anyone was injured, the Daily Record reports.

Images from the scene showed fire engines and cop cars blocking off all but one lane on the motorway. A large number of firefighters could be seen surrounding a number of vehicles on the hard shoulder.

Delays of 24 minutes were felt by commuters due to the lane closure, according to traffic monitor Amey. Traffic Scotland has also urged drivers to approach with caution and expect delays.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We received a call around 5.32pm on Tuesday, November 10, regarding a 10-vehicle crash on the M8 eastbound between Junction 9 for Easterhouse and Junction 10 for Spinghill/Baillieston.

"Four appliances and one specialist appliance were sent to the scene initially. One appliance still remains on scene."

A Traffic Scotland spokesperson posted on X, saying: "M8 Junction 9. The M8 remains restricted EASTBOUND due to a road traffic collision. Lane 4 is open. Drivers should use caution on approach and expect delays. Current delays approx. 20 mins. Check your journey at https://traffic.gov.scot."

An Amey spokesperson added: "M8 E/B Junction 9-10, 3x lanes are currently restricted due to an RTC.. Delays are currently 24 mins."

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