A stretch of the M8 was closed after a car overturned, causing huge delays.

The crash happened heading eastbound at junction 26 Hillington, on the outskirts of Glasgow, at 5.50am on Thursday.

Major delays were caused, with tailbacks to junction 29 St James.

Diversions were in place and commuters were warned to avoid the area.

The road was reopened at 7.40am.

A Traffic Scotland spokesman said: "Recovery has uplifted the vehicle but they're currently cleaning debris and spillage. Traffic is being diverted."