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Major crash closes M8 both ways | Major crash closes M8 both ways |
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An accident involving eight vehicles has closed the M8 motorway in both directions at Livingston in West Lothian. | |
The pile-up, between junctions 3 and 4, is believed to have originated westbound, although both sides of the carriageway are affected. | The pile-up, between junctions 3 and 4, is believed to have originated westbound, although both sides of the carriageway are affected. |
The Ambulance Service said one person had died and one other person was seriously injured. | The Ambulance Service said one person had died and one other person was seriously injured. |
They described five other people as walking wounded. | They described five other people as walking wounded. |
Police said they expected the road to be closed for some time and advised people to avoid the area, if possible. | Police said they expected the road to be closed for some time and advised people to avoid the area, if possible. |