Crash delays as snow hits commuters
A TWO-CAR crash in Glasgow’s West End led to major delays as snow caused chaos across the city this morning.
Further snowfall is expected during rush hour later today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning across much of Scotland.
A nursery was closed in Cumbernauld due to the conditions, and parents have been urged to check social media for updates on schools and nurseries in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, and East Dunbartonshire.
COMMUTERS in and around Glasgow are braced for snow later tonight and into tomorrow as early-morning travel and transport trouble was reported across the city.
Heavy flurries in North Lanarkshire forced the closure of St Lucy’s Nursery, in Cumbernauld, as bus contractors were unable to collect pupils for more than a dozen schools.
Wintry showers pushed in overnight with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings across much of Scotland.
All schools and nurseries across Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, and East Dunbartonshire were open, although their social media accounts urged the public to check for updates.
National trunk road traffic service Traffic Scotland urged motorists to avoid the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The service said: “The M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh is experiencing difficult driving conditions. Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternative route.”
Very heavy traffic was being reported on the M8, particularly around the Bathgate area.
Heavy snowfall brought traffic to a standstill as an HGV broke down.
Gritters and tractors were on the route, but were struggling to get through the traffic.
Trunk road maintenance service Amey urged motorists: “Please allow the gritters past so they can help keep the roads running.”
A two-car crash in the West End of Glasgow also slowed down traffic shortly after 8am. The vehicles collided on Clarence Drive, Hyndland. Police were in attendance and no injuries were reported.
First Bus services were also affected with services 31, 242, and buses from Kirkintilloch, Cumbernauld, Bishopbriggs, Lenzie, and Springburn all experiencing severe delays.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for more snow and ice across most of Scotland until Wednesday evening.
The warning said: “Heavy, squally showers of snow will continue through Tuesday and Tuesday night, although perhaps more of sleet and hail near some coasts.”
he Evening Times will be providing live updates on how transport is affected throughout the day at www.eveningtimes.co.uk