Two people die in fatal crash on M8

Published 19th Oct 2020

Two people have died after a car caught fire on the M8 in Glasgow.

A white BMW 1 car hit a crash barrier and then went up in flames at about 2.40pm on Sunday on the eastbound carriageway near junction 17.

The two people in the car - a 54-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman - were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Chief Inspector Darren Faulds said: "Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of those involved with this tragic incident.

"Our inquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the crash and we would ask that if anyone was in the area and witnessed the crash that they contact Police Scotland.

"I would also ask that if anyone has any possible dashcam footage of the area at that time, to get in touch with police.''

The road was temporarily closed for a collision investigation.

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