A75 closed in both directions following three vehicle crash

The incident happened shortly before 7am on Tuesday. Credit: Google Maps

The A75 is currently closed in both directions following a three vehicle crash.

The incident happened shortly before 7am on Tuesday morning.

There is a diversion in place with police advising people to travel via Lockerbie on the A709.

In a statement on social media a Police Scotland statement said: "The A75 at Annan is currently closed due to a crash as is the diversion through Annan High Street. As such, anyone travelling east or westbound should go via Lockerbie, A709."

In a statement on social media Traffic Scotland said: "The A75 at Annan remains closed in both directions due to a three vehicle collision. "Police and emergency services remain at the scene."

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