M8 carriageway closed following collision and 'police incident'

Motorists were warned of the closure on Tuesday evening and advised a diversion had been put in place.

M8 eastbound carriageway closed near Whitburn following collision and police incidentGoogle Maps

A section of the M8 has been closed to traffic near Whitburn in West Lothian following a collision and a reported police incident.

Traffic Scotland alerted drivers to the closure of the motorway eastbound at junction four at 7pm on Tuesday evening.

Motorists are being diverted via the on-slip and emergency services are at the scene.

All lanes were reopened after the collision was cleared shortly after 9pm, however the eastbound carriageway continues to be closed at junction four due to overnight roadworks.

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