Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision which took place  around 6.10pm last night on the M9 (south) motorway near Winchburgh.

Divisional Road Policing Inspector Richard Latto said: “A silver coloured motorvan left the carriageway at the overbridge to the B8020, Winchburgh to Newton Road, resulting in serious injuries to its driver.

“At this time we are working to establish exactly what has happened during this incident and we would urge motorists or members of the public who were in the area at the time and witnessed the incident who have not yet spoken to Police to come forward.

“In addition, vehicles with dash-cam footage, which may be able to assist with this inquiry should also get in touch.

“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 3036 of 28th of August.

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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.