Driver’s ‘lucky escape’ after careering off road in M8 crash

The one-car crash, near to Hermiston Gait in Edinburgh, happened at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

Driver’s ‘lucky escape’ after careering off road in M8 crash Police Scotland

A driver had a “lucky escape” after their car careered off the M8.

The one-car crash, near to Hermiston Gait in Edinburgh, happened at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

The driver was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit posted a picture of the wreckage on Twitter during the vehicle’s recovery.

The force stated: “A lucky escape for this driver today.

“Please remember to go safe, drive to the conditions and get home in one piece.”

A force spokesperson added: “The crash happened on the M8 eastbound between J1 and J2 at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

“One vehicle was involved.

“One person was taken to hospital as a precaution.

“The vehicle was recovered by 9.45pm.”