Five people, including two children, were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the M73 motorway in Scotland on Sunday night. The incident occurred at junction 2A near Glasgow at around 11pm.
The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched six ambulances and two special operations response teams to the scene. Two patients were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, two to the Royal Hospital for Children, and one to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. A further three patients were treated and released at the scene.
Initial reports suggested 15 vehicles were involved, but the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 11 vehicles, while Police Scotland later stated the collision involved 12 vehicles. The fire service sent four appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
The motorway was closed between junctions 2 and 2A for recovery work and reopened around 3.30am. Police Scotland said no further action would be taken, and the casualties were taken to hospital as a precaution.
