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Icy motorway in South Lanarkshire closed after accidents Icy motorway in South Lanarkshire closed after accidents
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The main motorway between Scotland and England has been closed after a spate of minor accidents. The main motorway between Scotland and England was closed after a spate of minor accidents.
Police closed the M74 in South Lanarkshire in both directions on a stretch around Abington. Three people were hurt, although their injuries were described as not being life-threatening.
Officers said the closure was the result of the weather conditions. Five ambulances were deployed, along with two air ambulances.
It is believed that ice formed when temperatures fell below freezing. Police said the road was being gritted to allow it to re-open. Police closed the M74 in South Lanarkshire in both directions on a stretch around Abington. Officers said the closure was the result of the weather conditions.
It is believed that ice formed when temperatures fell below freezing.
By 10:00 the motorway had been partially re-opened.