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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. An accident involving eight vehicles has closed the M8 motorway in both directions in West Lothian, causing massive tailbacks.
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 near Livingston, 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 two others had serious or traumatic injuries.
They described five other people as walking wounded. They described four other people as walking wounded and one was "in shock".
Five more people were being looked after by police at the scene.
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.