First picture of tractor driver who died in Glasgow M8 crash tragedy

A man who tragically died in a fatal lorry crash on the M8 motorway in Glasgow [1] has been named. Emergency services scrambled to the M77 northbound, at its merge with the M8, around 5.30pm on Tuesday, September 30. Police [2] say a Scania Heavy Tractor Unit and trailer shed its load of timber onto the motorway. Police Scotland previously confirmed that a 61-year-old man, who was driving the tractor, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

They have now named him as Tom Meikle from Carnwath..

The moment was caught on camera (Image: Glen Taylor)

We previously told how footage was captured [3] of the load coming crashing down on the M8 as vehicles passed underneath. It is understood that cops believe that he may have taken ill in the cab before the crash. However, it is understood that enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing and cops are asking anyone with information to come forward and assist with their enquiries.

Sergeant Fraser McEwan said: "Our thoughts are with Mr Meikle's family and friends at this time. Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the crash, however, one line of enquiry is that Tom took ill within the tractor. "A number of road closures had to be put in place following this crash to allow for an investigation to take place and the load to be recovered.

All roads were reopened at 5.25am this morning. "We would ask anyone who witnessed this crash and has yet to speak with police to please contact us. Anyone with relevant dash-came footage is also asked to come forward.

"If you can help, please contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2508 of 30 September."

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