TRAFFIC chaos swept across Renfrewshire during rush hour yesterday following an accident on the Erskine Bridge.

Cars were at a standstill and commuters took several hours to get home as a result.

This was caused by a three car smash on the M8 westbound near junction 30.

Nobody was hurt as a result of the crash however the cars involved were badly damaged.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police were called on Thursday, August 25 at 4.15pm to a report of a three-vehicle crash on the M8 westbound near junction 30 on the Erskine bridge.

"There were no reports of serious injuries and the carriage way was closed and opened shortly after."