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.
Cops quickly closed down the entire section of the road to allow for accident investigation work 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.
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