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Major crash closes M8 both ways Major crash closes M8 both ways
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An accident involving up to eight vehicles has closed the M8 motorway in both directions at Livingston in West Lothian. An accident involving at least six 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 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.
The motorway is shut at junction 3. 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.