The name of the individual who sadly lost their life when a lorry overturned following an accident on the M8 has been released.
James Murray was identified locally as the driver who was involved in a tragic collision at the busy Hermiston Roundabout in the capital on Tuesday August 23.
The father-of-two was pronounced dead by medics despite their efforts to save him.
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Emergency services had raced to the collision site at around 4:00pm during rush hour traffic and had managed to rescue James, from Falkirk, who was driving the vehicle, from the black DAF lorry, the Daily Record reports.
Tributes to the loving father and husband were shared on social media following the announcement of his death.
He was remembered as ‘one of life’s good guys.’
Writing on Facebook, his son, Jamie, said his dad was the 'best' that 'anyone could ask for'.
He said: "As his son, I can confirm he truly was the best father, husband and son anyone could’ve ever wished for."
Another person wrote: "James Murray was an absolute legend of a man. RIP James. One of life's good guys and what brilliant patter you had."
Another responded to Jamie in his tribute to his father: "I hope you're all okay mate, we have so many amazing memories of your dad growing up. He was brilliant to us all and was a laugh, what a man. So gutted this has happened."
The stretch of road was closed for around 12 hours to allow for an investigation at the scene and for recovery of the lorry. Officers say inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
A police appeal has been released for dash-cam footage.
Sergeant Paul Ewing, of Police Scotland ’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man involved in this incident. Our enquiries to establish what led to this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle."
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 2184 of August 23.
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