Drivers were hit by major rush hour delays on the M8 after a HGV crashed into a barrier and landed on its side.

Police Scotland said the accident happened on the eastbound carriageway just before 3.45pm between Junctions 2 and 3 at Claylands.

The force later tweeted: "Thankfully no serious injury and a prosecution report being submitted to court for consideration of alleged driving offence."

Traffic Scotland advised drivers to leave the motorway at Junction 3 Livingston and avoid the area.

Three brazen drivers were also stopped by officers after they tried to jump the queues by following the recovery vehicle.

Police later confirmed a recovery truck required assistance for a puncture after it arrived on the scene.

One lane reopened around 5.15pm but drivers still faced "significant queues" for another hour before all the restrictions were lifted.

Police thanked drivers for their patience and confirmed one was taken to hospital with a minor injury.