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Chiara Pollock

M8 motorway horror as 30-year-old dies after ploughing into crash barrier

A young man has died after his car crashed into the barriers M8 motorway yesterday.

The incident happened between Bishopton and Langbank at around 1.50am on May 22.

Police remained at the scene while both carriageways were closed near junction 31. Despite fellow motorists and witnesses to the crash rushing to the mans aid, he was sadly pronounced dead when emergency services arrived.

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The 30 year-old was alone in the red Renault Captur when it ploughed into the motorway barrier.

Police are appealing for witnesses or information following the single-vehicle crash and urge anyone who may have dash-cam footage to come forward.

Sergeant Kenny Malaney, Road Policing Unit, said: “A number of other motorists who saw the crash stopped and tried to help the man until emergency services arrived but unfortunately he did not survive the crash.

“Although we have spoken to those who assisted at the time, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have been on the M8 westbound that morning between 1.40am and 1.50am who may have seen the car driving on the road prior to the crash or the collision itself and who has not yet come forward. Dash-cam video would also be helpful as it may have captured footage that could help our investigation.”

Any information can be passed to officers via 101, quoting reference number 0217 of Monday, May 22.

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