UPDATE: 12:40 All the people trapped in the vehicles have been freed and are being transported to hospital.
However, the road remains closed.
A SERIOUS accident on the M13, running through central Westville, has seen the major road closed to traffic.
People leaving work in their droves after reports of the weather worsening might find themselves stuck in traffic due to this accident.
Rescuers are working to free people trapped in some of the motor vehicles involved in the crash, and reports from the scene indicate that a taxi carrying passengers has also overturned.
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We advise trying to use alternative routes where possible and keep track of weather and traffic reports on the radio and weather feed services on Twitter.
Rescue Care spokesman, Garrith Jamieson also reported from the scene.
There have been many serious accidents in the past few days. Yesterday saw a horrific accident on the M7 near Queensburgh which claimed the life of a man and left many injured. The M7 was closed for most of the morning until about 2.30pm while authorities investigated.
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