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Two people in hospital after M8 closed by a multi-vehicle crash Man dead as M8 closed by multi-vehicle crash
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Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a van, a car and a lorry closed Scotland's busiest motorway. A man has died after a serious crash involving a van, two cars and a lorry closed Scotland's busiest motorway.
The van burst into flames following the accident on the M8, which happened near Livingston at about 08:45. Three of the vehicles went on fire following the accident on the M8 westbound, which happened near Livingston at 08:45.
A large plume of smoke could be seen over the accident, but the blaze has now been extinguished.A large plume of smoke could be seen over the accident, but the blaze has now been extinguished.
The condition of the casualties is not yet known. The road remains closed between J3 and J2. The road remains closed between J3 and J2. There are long tailbacks in the area.
There are long tailbacks in the area, with eastbound traffic coming off at J3A Bathgate, and westbound at J2 Claylands. Eastbound traffic was coming off at J3A, and westbound at J2.
A police spokesman said: "Two cars, a van and an articulated lorry were all involved in the incident, which resulted in three vehicles catching fire.
"The M8 is currently closed in both directions while emergency services are in attendance at the scene and it is due to remain closed for several hours.
"Full diversions are in place and congestion on the M8 is now starting to ease."