A driver has sadly died after a horror crash on the M8 in the early hours of Friday morning.
Emergency services raced to the scene between Shotts and Whitburn after reports of a smash on the westbound carriageway at around 4.05am.
That accident, and another at around 7am led to part of the motorway being closed for much of Friday, sparking traffic chaos in the surrounding area.
Police Scotland have now confirmed that one person, who was the sole occupier of the vehicle, has tragically lost their life.
The road remains closed and police have thanked drivers for their patience while appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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."
