A one-vehicle crash through which a automobile is believed to have rolled over as many as 10 instances has induced extreme delays on the M8.
Emergency providers rushed to the scene of the incident on the motorway in direction of Livingston at round 1.10pm on Sunday, Might 22.
One witness reported seeing the automobile skid onto the central reservation of the M8 and roll over 10 instances whereas travelling on the bus.
One other mentioned they noticed a number of police vehicles, incident response automobiles, three ambulances and three hearth home equipment on the location.
Scottish Borders Police shared on social media at 1.22pm that the a part of the motorway was closed to site visitors in each instructions.
Following the collision, they tweeted: "M8 is at the moment closed at Junction 2 and Junction 3, east and westbound as a consequence of a crash.
"Motorists are requested to hunt options routes." It is understood that the highway closure has induced vital tailbacks and delays.
It isn't but recognized whether or not there have been any accidents because of the crash.
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “Officers are at the moment in attendance at M8 at Junction 2 and Junction 3 after a crash involving one car.
"East and westbound carriageways are at the moment closed.”
"We obtained a name at 1.10pm however there are not any additional particulars presently."
The Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service (SFRS) have been contacted for remark.
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