There's travel delays on the M73 this afternoon
A 'collision and oil leak' on the busy M73 motorway is causing travel chaos for motorists this afternoon.
Traffic Scotland first reported the incident on the northbound stretch, at J2, just before 1pm on Monday, August 14.A picture on Traffic Scotland cameras show a stationary lorry on the M73 with what appears to be oil poured across the motorway.A spokesperson said: "The M73 is currently closed northbound at J2 following an earlier collision and oil leak.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.10pm on Monday, 14 August, we were called to a report of a crash involving two cars and a van on the M73 near Junction 2."Five people were checked at the scene by Scottish Ambulance Service."
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