A8 closed after rush hour crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Part of the A8 has been closed in both directions following a crash in Port Glasgow.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident that happened at around 7.30am on Wednesday.

Police confirmed Greenock Road was closed between the Comet and Kingston roundabouts.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and use the diversion to the rear of the Tesco Extra until further notice.

Traffic Scotland warned drivers to expect delays.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The A8 Greenock Road, Port Glasgow, between the Comet and Kingston roundabouts, is closed is both directions following a crash.

“Motorists are asked to avoid the area and follow the diversion which is to the rear of the Tesco Extra, Port Glasgow.”

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