A THREE-CAR collision caused major tailbacks on the M8 on Boxing Day afternoon.

The crash took place on the west-bound carriageway at Charing Cross at around 2pm.

Nobody was seriously hurt, although police said one person was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Two lanes were closed as a result of the incident, leading to congestion and long tailbacks.

Police Scotland said no-one was seriously injured, but one person was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.

The roads had been busy with people driving to the Boxing Day sales and a football match at Ibrox Stadium.

Meanwhile, two people were taken to Dundee's Ninewells Hospital when a car hit a tree.