Snow chaos across Glasgow brings flight delays and car accidents

Snow showers overnight and this morning has brought chaos across Glasgow and the West with flights being delayed on the runway.

A plane full of excited holiday makers going to Lapland was turned around and passengers were asked to get off.

Alison Hannah was on the flight with her young family and tearfully told Clyde 1: "My daughter is devastated and crying because Glasgow Airport could not actually do what they were supposed to do.

"They should have been gritting the runway instead of using snow shovels.

"I am speechless all the children on that plane were so excited."

Airport staff say the rain is turning to ice as soon as it hits the runway.

A spokesman for Glasgow Airport said: "Our runway was cleared for operation shortly after 1130 and we are now working with our airline partners to help resume their flight schedules.

“The winter operations team will remain in place and we will continue to monitor weather conditions.

“While adverse weather conditions can be disruptive and frustrating, the safety of our passengers and people must always come first.

“We would like to thank our passengers for their continued patience and ask that they continue to check with their airlines regarding the status of their flights.”

Earlier, there were huge tailbacks on the M8 and M80 with reports of traffic moving at a snail's pace.

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