20/07/2015

Motorway Closed Following Collision

Scotland's busiest motorway, the M8, has been closed following a multi-vehicle collision near Livingston.

It is understood that two people have been taken to hospital following the crash at about 08:45. A van, a car and a lorry are understood to have been involved in the incident.

Police said that there are long tailbacks and delays are expected.

(MH)

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