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Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the M8 near Livingston which took place around 1:15am this morning on the westbound carriageway between junctions two and three.

A 34-year-old man sustained serious injuries when the Mitsubishi L200 he was driving collided with a nearside barrier and left the roadway.

Despite the best effort of rescuers the man passed away a short time later.

Road Policing Officers closed the road for around five hours while they carried out collision investigation work and cleared the scene.

Anyone who can assist with the ongoing police inquiry is asked to come forward.

Sergeant Andy Gibb from the Trunk Road Patrol Group in Dalkeith said: “Sadly, a 34-year-old man has died as a result of a road traffic collision on the M8 during the early hours of Saturday, May 14.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this extremely difficult time and we will continue to provide them with support as and when they need it.

“Our inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and I ask anyone who was travelling on the M8 at around 1:15am on Saturday, May 14th, to contact us immediately if not already done so.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.