M8 closed in both directions due to 'police incident' on motorway near Glasgow Airport

The M8 has been closed in each instructions as a consequence of a "police incident" on the motorway close to Glasgow Airport.

Emergency companies raced to the busy street between junction 28 and 27 after the alarm was raised at round 6.10pm on Tuesday, Could 24.

Officers acquired a report for a "concern for an individual" on the street and shortly closed off the eastbound part close to the exit for the airport.

The street stays closed and it is understood visitors is heavy on method from each instructions.

Pissed off commuters have posted footage on social media of big tailbacks following the incident.

Site visitors Scotland raised the alarm on social media.

In a put up on Twitter they stated: "NEW! 18:10 #M8 CLOSED Eastbound between J28-27 as a consequence of a police incident.

"Site visitors heavy on the method, please keep away from the realm if potential."

At 6.53pm they added: "#M8 Now CLOSED Eastbound between J29-28 as a consequence of a police incident.

"Site visitors heavy on the method in each instructions with approx 20 minute delay and backing up onto the #A737 please keep away from the realm if potential."

Site visitors Scotland stated they don't have a timescale for when the incident is hoped to be resolved.

A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Officers acquired a report of concern for an individual on the M8 eastbound at junction 28 at round 5.45pm on Tuesday, 24 Could, 2022.

“A 27-year-old girl was taken to hospital.

"The M8 eastbound was closed between junction 29 and junction 27 till round 9.20pm.”

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