Police raced to the scene of a crash on the M8 after a driver lost control of their car in the wet conditions.
Police Scotland's Road Policing unit responded to the incident involving one vehicle, which had come off the road, shortly after 12am in the early hours of this morning (2 November).
Three people were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary,however no one was seriously injured in the collision.
Officers are warning motorists to "slow down" following the incident, which highlights the dangers of aquaplaning when there is surface water.
Taking to social media a spokesperson for the unit said: "Please remember to drive to the prevailing weather conditions. If it's wet or there is surface water, slow down.
"Edinburgh Road Police attended a collision on the M8 last night after a driver lost control of their vehicle and came off the road. Thankfully no serious injuries!"
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers were contacted at around 12.15am this morning (2 November) to attend the M8 eastbound near junction 3 following a one-vehicle collision.
"The ambulance service attended and three people were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as a precaution. Recovery of the vehicle happened this morning."
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