The family of a man who died in an overturned lorry accident on the M8 say "no words can describe their devastation" as they paid tribute to the "fantastic dad".
James Murray, 54, was involved in the fatal collision at Hermiston Gait Roundabout in Edinburgh during rush hour on Tuesday, August 23. Emergency services raced to the scene at 4pm but the dad, from Armadale in West Lothian, tragically died a short time later.
Tributes have since poured in and his heartbroken wife Julie Murray has now released a statement through Police Scotland. She said: “There are no words that can truly describe the devastation and pain our family feels just now.
“James was my life and a fantastic dad to Lauren and Jamie and also a wonderful son. It’s so hard to comprehend what has happened and to think we will never see his smile or hear his laughter again.”
Jamie was the driver and sole occupant of a black DAF HGV which overturned on the M8 a short distance west of the Hermiston Gait Roundabout. No other vehicles were involved.
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."
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police can call 101, quoting reference 2184 of August 23."
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