Two women were taken to hospital after a car crashed through a motorway barrier and plunged off a bridge onto the road below near Glasgow Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, when the vehicle went through the barrier on Renfrew Road, which crosses over the westbound M8 motorway.
Crash Details and Response
Footage shared online showed the severely damaged car surrounded by debris, with bystanders peering into the passenger and driver windows. Emergency services attended the scene, and both women were transported to hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
Police Scotland confirmed the closure of the M8 westbound at Junction 27, White Cart Viaduct in Paisley, and Renfrew Road between Abbotsinch Retail Park roundabout and Arkleston Road roundabout. The M8 reopened at midnight on Thursday, with Renfrew Road reopening shortly after.
Official Statement
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The M8 westbound at Junction 27, White Cart Viaduct in Paisley, has reopened following a one-car crash reported around 8.40pm on Thursday, 16 July, 2026. Renfrew Road between Abbotsinch Retail Park roundabout and Arkleston Road roundabout has also reopened. Two females have been taken to hospital for treatment.'
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the closure, which caused significant disruption to evening traffic near Glasgow Airport.
