# M8 Crash Near Hermiston Gait Causes Delays

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-12T18:10:19+00:00
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Traffic chaos erupted on the M8 eastbound near Hermiston Gait this evening, June 12th, after a multi-vehicle crash caused severe delays—up to 14 minutes—as crews and police responded. The road was narrowed between junction two and Hermiston Gait, triggering backups and alerts from Traffic Scotland. Authorities are still assessing the full scope, including how many vehicles were involved and if anyone was hurt, but commuters are already feeling the ripple effects during rush hour. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ccf33e9f279924c

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