TWO people have been hospitalised following an accident in Dumbarton this morning which closed part of the A82 towards Helensburgh.

Emergency services attended the scene in Milton shortly after the collision involving two vehicles at 9.20am on Friday.

Police, fire and rescue and ambulance personnel were in attendance and the A82 northbound is restricted, with traffic advised to approach with caution.

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Police say a man has been taken to Royal Alexandria Hospital in Paisley, while a woman has also been taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow.

The conditions of both people remain unknown.

Drivers are being diverted on alternative routes through Dumbarton with traffic building up through Old Kilpatrick.

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