Protestors opposed to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 brought traffic to a standstill on the M8.
The anti-vaccination campaigners' demonstration affected the motorway this morning near the Pyramid Business Park at Bathgate, West Lothian.
A large vaccination centre is located in the area, and the protest causing huge tailbacks of motorists travelling towards Edinburgh.
Police officers attended and “engaged” with those involved shortly after being alerted at around 7.50am.
Police Scotland said the demonstrators dispersed not long after 9am.
⌚ 09:00#M8 congestion
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 22, 2021
Slow traffic on the M8 eastbound J5 to J3A due to a demonstration at Bathgate.
Delays approx 15 mins.#ExpectDelays @LoveWestLothian pic.twitter.com/cUqikKugsC
Traffic Scotland said there was slow traffic on the M8 eastbound between Junction 5 and Junction 3A due to the demonstration.
From Monday, those aged 12-years-old and older who qualify for the coronavirus vaccine were able to attend a mass immunisation centre at the Pyramids Business Park.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a demonstration by the M8 near the Pyramids Business Park by Bathgate around 7.50am on Wednesday, 22 September 22.
“Officers attended and engaged with the group who dispersed shortly after 9pm.”
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