Man dies after lorry overturns on M8 near Edinburgh
A man in his 50's has died after a crash on the M8 near Edinburgh yesterday
A man has died after a crash on the M8 near Edinburgh yesterday (Tuesday 23rd).
The incident involved a single vehicle, a black DAF HGV, which overturned a short distance west of the Hermiston Gait Roundabout about 4pm.
The driver was pulled from the vehicle but died shortly afterwards at the scene.
The road was then closed for around 12 hours to allow an investigation to take place and for the area to be cleared.
Sergeant Paul Ewing, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man involved in this incident.
“Our enquiries to establish what led to this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 2184 of 23 August.”