Male pedestrian dies after being hit by HGV on M8

A man has died after being hit by an HGV on the M8.

The crash happened between Junction 5 Shotts and Junction 6 Newhouse at about 12:40 on Thursday.

Emergency services attended by the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been made aware.

Both carriageways of the motorway were closed during the incident but reopened at 20:00.

Inquiries are ongoing.