A BUSY motorway has came to a halt after a forklift fell from a HGV.
Drivers have been met with lengthy delays after the incident on the M74 northbound at 1.15pm today.
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Lanes one and two between junction four Maryville and junction 3a Daldowie are currently closed, while lane two southbound is also shut.
*UPDATE* 13:40⌚️#M74 N/B J4 Maryville - J3a Daldowie - lanes 1 & 2 are currently closed ⛔ after a forklift fell off of an HGV ⚠ Traffic using the hard shoulder to get by. Lane 2 is now also closed ⛔️ S/B.#BeAware https://t.co/7HcHepWCQl
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) May 28, 2019
Traffic Scotland has warned motorists were using the hard shoulder to get by.
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It's not known if anyone has been injured, however, debris can be seen scattered across the road.
Drivers have been urged to follow social media for the latest.
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