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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 was closed after a spate of minor accidents. | The main motorway between Scotland and England was closed after a spate of minor accidents. |
Three people were hurt, although their injuries were described as not being life-threatening. | Three people were hurt, although their injuries were described as not being life-threatening. |
Five ambulances were deployed, along with two air ambulances. | Five ambulances were deployed, along with two air ambulances. |
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. | 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. | It is believed that ice formed when temperatures fell below freezing. |
By 10:19 the motorway had been re-opened. |