A man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a barrier on the M8.

The 34-year-old suffered fatal injuries in the crash, which happened on the westbound carriageway near Livingston at 1.15am on Saturday.

The road was closed for around five hours while police carried out collision investigation work and cleared the scene.

Sergeant Andy Gibb said: "Sadly, a 34-year-old man has died as a result of a road traffic collision on the M8 during the early hours of Saturday, May 14.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this extremely difficult time and we will continue to provide them with support as and when they need it.

"Our inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and I ask anyone who was travelling on the M8 at around 1:15am on Saturday May 14, to contact us immediately if not already done so."

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.