Pedestrian dies after being struck by car on M8 near Glasgow Airport
A 45-year-old man died after being struck by a car on the M8 motorway near Glasgow Airport on Sunday night. The incident caused a full closure of the motorway between junctions 29 and 30, leading to significant traffic congestion during the following morning. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision and appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage.
- ▪The victim was a 45-year-old male who was hit by a black Mini Cooper near junction 29 at approximately 23:45 on Sunday.
- ▪The M8 motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 29 and 30 overnight and reopened shortly before 09:00 on Monday.
- ▪The closure resulted in long tailbacks and congestion on diversion routes during the Monday morning rush hour.
- ▪Police Scotland confirmed that the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and no other individuals were injured.
- ▪Officers are appealing to the public for any witnesses or dash-cam footage that may assist in establishing the full circumstances of the crash.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by car on M8 near Glasgow AirportImage source, GoogleImage caption, The M8 was shut in both directions between junctions 29 and 30, just west of Glasgow Airport. Google imagePublished14 September 2026, 08:37 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoA pedestrian has died after being struck by a car on the M8 motorway just west of Glasgow Airport. Police Scotland said the 45-year-old man was hit by a black Mini Cooper, close to junction 29, at about 23:45 on Sunday.The busy motorway was closed in both directions overnight between junctions 29 and 30 but reopened shortly before 09:00 on Monday.
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