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Rush hour delays on major motorway after collision near roundabout

Drivers were facing queues of approximately 15 minutes on approach.

Rush hour delays on major M8 motorway after collision near Hermiston roundabout — M8: The motorway was closed due to the collision Google Maps

27th Jun 2023

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Motorists are facing delays during rush hour following a crash on a major road near the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Traffic Scotland warned that the M8 eastbound was closed on the approach to Hermiston following a collision.

NEW❗ ⌚ 17:19#M8 Hermiston Gait

The #M8 CLOSED Eastbound on the approach to Hermiston due to a collision⛔

Approx.15 minute delay on the approach❗ @SETrunkRoads @edintravel pic.twitter.com/B4EioiVudZ
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 27, 2023

Shortly before 5.30pm it reported that drivers were facing delays of approximately 15 minutes on the approach.

It is unclear whether there were any injuries as a result of the crash.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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