Major road in West Lothian closed after collision as drivers warned of delays

A road in West Lothian[1] has been closed following a collision. The off slip road junction in Bathgate heading onto the M8 is closed[2] westbound following a collision. Drivers are being warned to expect delays as traffic is slow on approach.

Taking to Twitter, Traffic Scotland wrote: "Due to a collision, the M8 Junction 3A off-slip is CLOSED Westbound. Traffic is slowing on approach. Delays are building to approach."

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