Tailbacks on M8 after crash involving several cars
Several vehicles have been involved in a crash on the M8, causing long tailbacks.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 12.20pm on Sunday heading eastwards at Newhouse, near junction six.
It is believed six or seven vehicles were involved and the road was closed in the area.
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Fire crews, police and ambulance personnel were at the scene in North Lanarkshire.
Police Scotland said there had been no reports of any serious injuries.