A MAJOR commuter route was blocked today after a lorry overturned.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene of the accident on the A8 Greenock Road, in Port Glasgow.

Glasgow Times:

It's believed the vehicle overturned near the Anderson Street roundabout.

Traffic Scotland warned motorists to avoid the area.

Glasgow Times:

Part of the carriageway was closed to allow the wreckage to be cleared.

It is not yet known if anyone was injured during the incident.