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Part of M8 shuts after fuel spill Part of M8 shuts after fuel spill
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A suspected diesel spill has forced the closure of the M8 westbound in the east end of Glasgow. A suspected diesel spill has forced the closure of the M8 westbound from the east end of Glasgow.
The carriageway has been shut between junction 10 Barlanark and 19 Anderston to allow for the fuel to be cleared from the roadway. The carriageway has been shut between junction 10 Barlanark and junction 19 Anderston to allow for the fuel to be cleared from the roadway.
The slip from the southbound M80 to the westbound M8 has also been closed off, leaving traffic backed-up.The slip from the southbound M80 to the westbound M8 has also been closed off, leaving traffic backed-up.
Strathclyde Police said the road could be closed for several hours and advise drivers to avoid the M8 altogether.Strathclyde Police said the road could be closed for several hours and advise drivers to avoid the M8 altogether.
The A73 from Newhouse roundabout to Nnewmains has also been closed off due to a related spillage. The A73 from Newhouse roundabout to Newmains has also been closed off due to a related spillage.