Traffic at standstill after serious three-car crash on M8 lanes closure at Whitburn

ROAD users are experiencing major delays following a serious crash involving three vehicles which forced the closure of all eastbound lanes on the M8 motorway at Whitburn.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Mar 2019, 13:15 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2019, 15:07 BST

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Police and emergency services on the scene at the site of the crash. Picture: Police ScotlandPolice and emergency services on the scene at the site of the crash. Picture: Police Scotland
Police and emergency services on the scene at the site of the crash. Picture: Police Scotland

The incident occurred at around 1.15pm on Saturday on the M8 between Whitburn and Bathgate.

All lanes are currently closed on the eastbound carriageway at Junction 4.

Police and emergency services are on the scene.

The crash occurred at around 1.15pm on Saturday. Picture: Traffic ScotlandThe crash occurred at around 1.15pm on Saturday. Picture: Traffic Scotland
The crash occurred at around 1.15pm on Saturday. Picture: Traffic Scotland
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It is understood that one woman is being treated for injuries at the scene.

Motorists planning to travel eastbound on the M8 are advised to use an alternative route and allow extra time for their journey.

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