Police Scotland has confirmed that there has been a three-vehicle crash on the M8 motorway eastbound towards Edinburgh, next to Junction 1, Hermiston Gait.
Delays are expected on the busy motorway near Edinburgh after the crash next to one of the capital's busiest roundabouts has closed one middle lane while the vehicles are removed.
Police Scotland have confirmed that two cars and one lorry were involved in a three-vehicle crash on the M8 during rush hour, and nobody has been injured.
Traffic Scotland posted an update on their Twitter at 7:50am, informing their followers that the M8 Eastbound between J2 Claylands and J1 Hermiston Gait is currently restricted due to a crash.
They advised road users to approach the situation with caution, and allow up to half an hour for traffic delays into the capital this morning.
The tweet read: "NEW 07:50 #M8 Ratho Lane 2 restricted at J1 due to an RTC Police on scene Traffic is heavy back to Uphall on #M8 and Newbridge on #M9 Expect delays ~30 mins. #DriveSafe @edintravel @SETrunkRoads."
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Police Scotland have been contacted for comment on this incident, but Traffic Scotland have confirmed that they are currently on the scene.
Lane two of the eastbound motorway will remain closed for the next 20 to 30 minutes until police have removed the vehicles involved in the incident off of the road.
This is a breaking news incident and more information will be given here, should it become available.
