Lorry overturns on Eaglesham roundabout

Traffic came to a halt on the southern orbital road at Eaglesham yesterday (Tuesday) when a lorry overturned.
Photo courtesy of James McGroutherPhoto courtesy of James McGrouther
Photo courtesy of James McGrouther

Police were called to the scene around 1.20pm as the large truck tipped rubbish onto the embankment surrounding the Belle Craig roundabout.

A Police Scotland spokesman told The Extra that the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hairmyres Hospital and released after treatment.

The road remained closed until around 4.30pm as a crane was used to clear the scene.

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