HGV flips on side at roundabout near major Scots motorway as cops race to scene
A LORRY has overturned on a busy motorway this morning sparking travel chaos for drivers.
The large vehicle flipped onto its side around 9.10am at Hermiston Gait in Edinburgh[1].
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A HGV has overturned on the M8 at Hermiston Gait in Edinburgh
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A local diversion is in place as emergency crews attend the sceneThe road incident happened on the M8, close to the roundabout and the A720 bypass.
Lane two been blocked to other road users.
The circumstances behind the crash are unclear.
And it is not yet known if the lorry driver is injured.
"The road will be closed shortly to allow recovery of the vehicle and diversions will be in place via the A8."