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Motorists face hour-long delays following a crash on the M8 near Edinburgh
Overview
A crash on the M8 near the Hermiston Gait turnoff outside Edinburgh has caused severe delays of up to an hour and nine miles of queues, affecting traffic back to Livingston on the M8 and junction 1B on the M9.
Key points
- A crash occurred on the M8 close to the eastbound junction one turnoff at Hermiston Gait.
- The incident has resulted in delays of up to an hour and nine miles of queues.
- Congestion stretches back to M8 junction three at Livingston and junction 1B on the M9.
- Further delays have been reported on the M90.