Huge delays have been caused after the M8 was closed due to a police incident.

The busy route was shut in both directions near Whitburn, West Lothian, following the alert on Saturday morning.

Huge delays have been caused, forcing tailbacks for miles.

Officers confirmed the road had reopened shortly before 9am.

A diversion was put in place on the B7066 between Whitburn and Kirk of Shotts.

A Traffic Scotland spokesman said: "The M8 was closed in both directions due to a police incident between junctions 5 and 4.

"Motorists are advised to expect longer than normal journey times."