Major Scots motorway CLOSED after ‘man spotted with weapon’
A section of the M8 is closed due to a man with a weapon spotted near junction 6, causing heavy traffic and delays.
Glasgow, Scotland, M8, Newhouse, Chapelhall
Glasgow: A busy section of the M8 is closed this morning. A man was seen with a possible weapon. This happened near junction 6, affecting traffic heading eastbound.
Police arrived quickly after the alarm was raised around 8:55 AM. They are searching the area and have specialist officers on site as a precaution.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area while investigations continue. The slip road on the A8 eastbound at Eurocentral is also closed.
Traffic Scotland reports heavy congestion and long queues in the area. They recommend finding alternative routes to avoid delays.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed the situation. They are actively investigating the report of a man with a weapon.