Traffic chaos after three-car crash on M8 near Livingston

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2019, 08:45 BST
Updated 18th Jan 2019, 11:34 BST
Traffic is tailing back to J3A Bathgate. Picture: Traffic Scotlandplaceholder image
Traffic is tailing back to J3A Bathgate. Picture: Traffic Scotland

Commuters travelling into Edinburgh are facing long delays this morning after a three-car crash on the M8 Eastbound.

Police were alerted to the accident at Junction 3 Livingston at around 7.40am.

The crash forced the closure of a lane, resulting in congestion and long tail-backs to Junction 3A Bathgate.

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Drivers are being urged to take care passing as road policing officers clear debris from the collision.

There are no reports of any injuries.

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