Dumfries and Galloway crash: Early morning A701 two-vehicle crash closes busy road in both directions

A major Dumfries and Galloway road has closed after an early morning two-vehicle crash.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A701, at St Ann’s, around 7.30am on Tuesday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A701 is closed at St Anns, Lockerbie, following a two-vehicle crash reported around 6.20am on Tuesday, January 27.

“Emergency services are in attendance and road users are advised to avoid the area.”

Traffic Scotland are advising motorists to use alternative routes.

In a post to social media, a Traffic Scotland spokesperson said: “The A701 St Ann's is currently closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision.

“Emergency services are at the scene.

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“Alternative routes should be used and extra travel time given.

“Delays expected. Updates to follow.”