Fatal pedestrian crash on M8 near Paisley forces motorway shutdown
A 45-year-old man was killed after being struck by a black Mini Cooper on the M8 near junction 29 close to Paisley, prompting an overnight road closure.
Just before midnight, a 45-year-old pedestrian was hit by a black Mini Cooper on the M8 motorway near junction 29 by Paisley, Scotland. The victim died at the scene. Authorities closed the affected stretch of the highway, keeping it shut throughout the night. The incident disrupted traffic in the area for several hours.
Why it matters
The death highlights safety concerns for pedestrians on high-speed motorways and disrupts a key transport corridor.
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