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Multi-Vehicle Crash on M73 Leaves Five Hospitalized

3/17/2026

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Story summary

Five people, including two children, were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on the M73 motorway in Scotland on March 15, 2026.
Police Scotland initially reported 15 vehicles were involved.
Police Scotland later confirmed 12 vehicles were involved.
The M73 was closed for recovery and reopened around 3:30 a.m. on March 16, 2026.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit.

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Story summary

Five people, including two children, were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on the M73 motorway in Scotland on March 15, 2026.
Police Scotland initially reported 15 vehicles were involved.
Police Scotland later confirmed 12 vehicles were involved.
The M73 was closed for recovery and reopened around 3:30 a.m. on March 16, 2026.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit.