A huge emergency services response has been launched after a crash on the Queensferry Crossing

Emergency crews have rushed to reports of a three car crash on the Queensferry Crossing, which has seen the vital crossing closed to traffic.

Traffic Scotland said that the M90 remains closed northbound, with traffic diverted across the Forth Road Bridge.

In a post on X, Traffic Scotland said: “The M90 remains CLOSED NORTHBOUND due to a road traffic collision blocking both lanes.

“Police are currently diverting traffic over the Forth Road Bridge.”

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Motorists reported seeing a number of emergency service vehicles, including police, ambulance and fire crews, on the Queensferry Crossing heading northbound.

Images from the scene show long tailbacks on the Queensferry Crossing, before traffic was diverted to the Forth Road Bridge.

Earlier, the AA Route Planner detailed delays of around 28 minutes: “Road blocked and queueing traffic due to accident on M90 Northbound between J1A A90 (Queensferry) and J1B B980 Ferry Toll Road (Ferrytoll).”

This is an ongoing breaking news incident