M8 crash near Glasgow Airport closes motorway in both directions

A 45-year-old man has died after being struck by a Mini Cooper on the M8 motorway near Glasgow Airport. The incident occurred close to midnight on Sunday, prompting emergency response from Mercy crews. Consequently, the motorway was closed in both directions between J29 and J30 to facilitate investigations and clear the scene. Authorities managed the closure of the critical route following the fatal collision, which resulted in the immediate death of the victim.