EMERGENCY crews raced to the scene of a crash on a busy motorway this morning. 

The incident occurred around 9.30am on the M8 Westbound near junction 5 (Shotts, Harthill, Salsburgh).

It is unknown if any injuries were reported, but plans are in place for the recovery of the vehicle. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers were called around 9.30am on Wednesday, May 31, to a report of a crash on the westbound M8 near junction 5 and the vehicle will be recovered."