Glasgow's M8 closed amid ongoing 'police incident'

Glasgow's M8 closed amid ongoing police incident <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Glasgow's M8 closed amid ongoing police incident (Image: Newsquest)
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Glasgow's M8 has been closed amid an ongoing police incident.

Traffic Scotland said the motorway's eastbound carriageway at Junction 26 near Glasgow Airport is currently shut amid a vehicle blaze.

Due to the incident, road users are being urged to use an alternative route. 

Police are on the scene of the fire. Currently, it is unclear if anyone has been injured during it.


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Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

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