Traffic chaos came this morning, after a rush hour crash on the M8.
A three car collision happened just after 7am on Junction 3 of the Eastbound carriageway near Livingston, with Police Scotland and Trauma Injury Severity Score (TRISS) racing to the scene. The carriageway has now been cleared, though traffic remains heavy in the area and drivers are being asked to approach with caution.
Photos shared on social media show the gridlock after the accident. More recent images show congestion, though traffic has freed up substantially.
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It’s understood that no one was seriously injured or required hospitalisation as a result, but police have said that a male driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.15am on Tuesday, October 4, officers were called to a three-car crash on the M8 junction 3 near Livingston.
“There were no reports of any injuries and one male driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice.”
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