Drivers faced delays after a forklift fell off the back of a truck on a busy motorway.

Emergency services were called to the scene at junction 3 of the M74, near Carmyle, shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.

The forklift had fallen across two lanes of the road, meaning drivers were forced to use the hard shoulder to get past.

Police closed off both lanes to traffic while the forklift was recovered.

Traffic Scotland reported long queues and delays for motorists in the area.

A police spokeswoman confirmed officers were in attendance and warned drivers approaching the scene to watch their speeds as rainy conditions had led to wet road surfaces.