What happened on the M74 during Storm Bram?

Storm Bram caused extreme winds, leading to at least 10 lorries overturning on the M74, closing the motorway.

Was anyone injured in the M74 lorry incidents?

No, Police Scotland confirmed that no injuries were reported despite the severe weather and overturned vehicles.

How bad were the winds during Storm Bram?

Gusts reached up to 76mph in South Uist, with similar high speeds recorded in Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway.

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Storm Bram Overturns 10 Lorries on M74

10 Dec, 2025

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Summary

At least 10 lorries overturned on the M74 due to Storm Bram.
Motorway chaos described as 'like a zombie movie' by a stranded fan.
No injuries reported despite severe storm conditions and overturned vehicles.

Storm Bram's powerful winds led to significant disruption on the M74 motorway, causing at least 10 lorries to overturn. A fan traveling to a football match described the scene as "like a zombie movie," with vehicles scattered across the carriageway. The motorway was closed for an extended period, leaving many drivers stranded for hours.

Andy Paterson, who was en route to support Queen of the South, found himself in a lengthy tailback. He recounted the unsettling experience of being stationary for hours amidst strong gusts that visibly shook nearby trucks. The situation was compounded by darkness and the eerie silence as drivers turned off their engines.

Following a recovery operation, the M74 was reopened on Wednesday morning. Police Scotland confirmed that no individuals sustained injuries during the incident, despite the severity of the weather and the overturned vehicles. The football match the fan was attending was ultimately postponed due to the conditions.