{"id":628163,"date":"2025-12-12T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/628163\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:00:18","slug":"glasgow-m8-crash-sparks-travel-delays-as-police-rush-to-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/628163\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow M8 crash sparks travel delays as police rush to scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers on the M8 and M80 will face delays after an early morning crash on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>10:30, 12 Dec 2025Updated 10:32, 12 Dec 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_G79O91MW4AcapEZ.jpg\" alt=\"Drivers are being asked to use caution on the M8 Westbound and expect delays after a road traffic collision\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Drivers are being asked to use caution on the M8 Westbound and expect delays after a road traffic collision(Image: Traffic Scotland )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A crash on the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/car-crashes\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">M8 motorway in Glasgow<\/a> has sparked travel delays for rush hour commuters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The incident occurred on the M8 Westbound at 8.58am on Friday morning. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/car-crashes\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Traffic is restricted <\/a>with 5 minute delays anticipated, and delays of 12 minutes for drivers from the M80.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Two of five lanes remain open to keep traffic moving, but disruption is expected due to the collision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is unclear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone has been injured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Traffic Scotland stated: &#8220;The M8 is restricted northbound due to a road traffic collision. Lanes one and two (of 5) remain open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Drivers should use caution on approach and expect delays. Current delay on M8 approx. 4 mins From the M80 approx. 12 mins&#8221;, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/news\/glasgow-news\/glasgow-m8-crash-causes-travel-33044957\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"GlasgowLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Glasgow<\/a> Live.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/police\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PoliceLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Police<\/a> Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KSTVj4OXVzG0HyeQZBjVGo\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">click here<\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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