Major disruption on M8 near Whitburn as westbound lane closed due to vehicle fire
Drivers are being advised to avoid travelling westbound on a stretch of the M8 Motorway this afternoon as a major emergency situation is being dealt with.
A vehicle fire on the M8 has caused traffic to be paused while emergency services race to the scene.
The incident took place between junction 4 and 4A near Whitburn.
The westbound lane has been closed as fire crews responded to the vehicle fire.
Traffic Scotland issued a travel alert at around 1.55pm advising drivers to avoid the route where possible.
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In a new update, Traffic Scotland confirmed that lane two has reopened but drivers can expect delays of around an hour-and-a-half.
The update said: “Lane 2 (of 2) now OPEN Westbound on the #M8 between J4-4A.
“Lane 1 remains closed with emergency services at scene.
“Traffic remains heavy on approach with approx.96 minute delay.”