Edinburgh traffic: Delays of around 50 minutes on M8 following rush hour crash 

Lane two between J2 and J3 on the M8 remains blocked 
By Neil Johnstone
Published 18th Apr 2024, 09:46 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2024, 09:49 BST
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Drivers on the M8 are facing significant delays travelling into Edinburgh this morning following an earlier road traffic collision.

Drivers are facing delays on the M8 following an earlier crash Drivers are facing delays on the M8 following an earlier crash
Drivers are facing delays on the M8 following an earlier crash

A ‘one car collision’ was reported near Hermiston Gait at around 6.10am with the crash causing tailbacks towards junction 2 on the M8 eastbound. Live CCTV images show considerable queues on the motorway.

Traffic Scotland say delays of 40 - 50 minutes are expected in the areaTraffic Scotland say delays of 40 - 50 minutes are expected in the area
Traffic Scotland say delays of 40 - 50 minutes are expected in the area
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At 9am Traffic Scotland said: “Lane two remains blocked on the M8 following an earlier collision between J2 and J3. Traffic was briefly held for a short time but can now pass. Travel time is approximately 45 - 50 minutes.”

At around 8.40am police reported a second crash on the M8 westbound near junction 2. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The M8 is closed at junction 2 due to a road crash on the westbound carriageway. Emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

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