Pedestrian killed by car on M8 near Paisley, road closed overnight
Pedestrian killed by car on M8 near Paisley, road closed

A 45-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on the M8 motorway near Paisley, Scotland. The incident occurred just before midnight near junction 29, when the pedestrian was struck by a black Mini Cooper and pronounced dead at the scene.

Motorway closed overnight

A stretch of the M8 remained closed overnight following the crash. The road was shut near junction 28, according to maps, and the closure lasted for several hours.

Investigation underway

The crash involved a pedestrian and took place close to junction 29 of the M8 near Paisley. The road remained closed as authorities dealt with the incident.

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This is a breaking news story and further details may emerge as the investigation continues.

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