Emergency services respond to 15-vehicle crash on motorway

16 Mar 2026 • 3:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Emergency services responded to a 15-vehicle crash on the M73 in Lanarkshire.
  • The incident occurred just before midnight on Sunday, prompting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service to attend.
  • Three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit were dispatched to the scene on the M73.
  • The road was closed northbound between J2 Gartcosh and J3 while emergency crews responded to the incident.
  • The motorway reopened to traffic just before 4am on Monday, though details regarding any injuries have not yet been released.