A ROAD traffic accident is slowing down drivers on the M8.

The incident has seen lane 4 close on the eastbound route, from junction 25a to 25 Cardonald.

Traffic Scotland alerted social media users to the smash just after 8.30am.

The team said in a tweet: “#M8 E/B J25a - J25 Cardonald - lane 4 ⛔ due to an RTC. Traffic slow on approach.”

The vehicles were quickly moved off and Traffic Scotland said traffic should start to ease in the area.