An 20-year-old woman has died after losing control of her vehicle in West Lothian, just two days before Christmas.
Police Scotland are appealing for information after the smash on the M8 between junctions three and two, Livingston, on Thursday 23 December 2021 has claimed the life of a young girl who died in hospital following injuries sustained at the scene.
The incident occurred around 8:50pm when the woman's white Vauxhall Adam left the busy carriageway around 300 metres from the bridge over the Union Canal.
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The woman, who was driving the car at the time, was taken to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh with serious injuries, but sadly died the following day.
The passenger, also a woman, was taken to the Royal Infirmary as well with minor injuries and was later released after receiving treatment.
The motorway was closed eastbound for seven hours to allow collision investigation work to be carried out.
Road Policing Sergeant Iain McIntyre said: "Our thoughts are very much with the family of the woman who died and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
"I am appealing to anyone who may have been driving in the area at the time to get in touch. In particular, anyone with dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to call us.
"If you can help then please contact us via 101, quoting incident number 3156 of Thursday, 23 December, 2021."
