M8 closure causes commuter chaos

The M8 is closed westbound at Charing Cross following a serious crash.
Police are probing the incident. Picture: John DevlinPolice are probing the incident. Picture: John Devlin
Police are probing the incident. Picture: John Devlin

At least five vehicles are believed to be involved in the collision at junction 18, and emergency services were called to the scene around 9am.

J18 is currently closed, and traffic is being directed off at J17, down Newton Street and back onto the motorway at J19, before the Kingston Bridge approach.