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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh M8 crash at busy junction triggers huge rush hour tailbacks for drivers

Huge tailbacks on the M8 have been triggered by a collision on Wednesday morning, with emergency services in attendance.

Just after 8am, Traffic Scotland said junction 2 on the M8 westbound was restricted, with police in attendance. They added: "Traffic is building on approach, delay from M9 21 minutes above normal.

"Delay from M8 approximately five minutes."

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By 8.30am, the section of road remained restricted with Traffic Scotland adding: "Delay from M9 40 minutes above normal.

"Delay from M8 approximately 10 minutes."

It's currently unknown if there have been any casualties or injuries from the collision, or how many vehicles were involved.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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