Hunt for answers after lorry crashes into bridge near M8

Officers are hunting for answers after a lorry with a heavy load collided with a bridge over the motorway this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the M8 westbound at junction 27 (Arkleston) following reports of a 'bridge strike'. READ NEXT: Part of M8 motorway near Glasgow closed after lorry crash[1]

(Image: Image: Traffic Scotland) Despite re-opening this evening, the M8 westbound at junction 27 was completely locked down and drivers were warned to avoid the area as large traffic queues formed. Police Scotland[2] went on to say that Arkleston Road in Paisley[3], which sits over the M8 motorway, will remain closed for the foreseeable future. ADVERTISEMENT

Now, cops are appealing for any witnesses or information following the incident. READ NEXT: Boy, 14, due in court following death of Kayden Moy[4] Police Sergeant Adnan Alam of the Road Policing Unit said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

I would appeal to motorists with dash cam footage to come forward.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 2011 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025."

References

1. ^ Part of M8 motorway near Glasgow closed after lorry crash (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)
2. ^ Police Scotland (www.heraldscotland.com)
3. ^ Paisley (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)
4. ^ Boy, 14, due in court following death of Kayden Moy (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)