Broken down lorry causing Falkirk town centre traffic tailbacks

A broken down lorry is causing traffic chaos in Falkirk town centre.
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The vehicle is thought to have come to a halt at the roundabout in Garrison Place this afternoon.

Falkirk Delivers, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), shared images on Facebook which showed lengthy traffic queues forming as a result of the breakdown.

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A broken down HGV is causing traffic tailbacks in Falkirk town centre. Picture: Falkirk Delivers.A broken down HGV is causing traffic tailbacks in Falkirk town centre. Picture: Falkirk Delivers.
A broken down HGV is causing traffic tailbacks in Falkirk town centre. Picture: Falkirk Delivers.
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The HGV is believed to have been stuck near the roundabout for over an hour.

Warning motorists of the incident, the BID added: “Avoid the area if possible.”

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