A driver has tragically died after a crash on the M8 near Shotts.
Emergency services raced to the scene shortly after 4am this morning.
Police have confirmed the driver was the only person in the vehicle involved in the collsion.
The motorway remains shut both east and westbound between junctions 4 and 5 as police launch their investigations and appeal to the public for information.
The Lanarkshire Police Division confirmed this afternoon: "Police Scotland can confirm that the M8 between Shotts and Whitburn will remain closed this afternoon following a fatal road traffic crash which happened in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 2 October).
"Officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway at Shotts around 4.05am.
"As a result of the incident, one person, the sole occupier of the vehicle has died.
"The M8 was closed and remains shut both east and westbound between junction 4 and 5 whilst collision investigation is ongoing."
Chief Inspector Darren Faulds, said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of the person who sadly lost their life in this incident.
"We understand that closing this major route has caused significant disruption to motorists, and we thank them for their patience while we continue to respond to this serious incident.
"I would ask any driver using the M8 in the early hours of this morning who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage of the incident, contact police."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0355 of 2 October, 2020.
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