The M8 motorway has been closed westbound at junction two Claylands after the multi-vehicle incident which happened just before 5.00pm today

Long queues have now built up on the A720.

Police confirmed that emergency services were at the scene.

Drivers were warned to avoid the area if possible as they face long delays.

It is not yet known if there were any casualties.

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.