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15-Vehicle Pile-up Shuts M73
16 Mar
Summary
- A large crash involved 15 vehicles late last night.
- The incident occurred on the M73 northbound near Gartcosh.
- Emergency services and a heavy rescue unit responded to the scene.
A major traffic incident unfolded on the M73 motorway late last night, involving a collision of 15 vehicles. The extensive crash occurred on the northbound carriageway between junctions two and three, close to Gartcosh in North Lanarkshire. The event prompted a swift response from emergency services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three appliances and a specialized heavy rescue unit to the scene.
The northbound M73 was consequently closed to allow crews to manage the situation and clear the wreckage. Transport Scotland reported that the busy route was reopened to drivers just before 4 a.m. this morning. At this time, information regarding any potential injuries sustained in the multi-vehicle pile-up has not yet been confirmed.
