Police launch appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in M8 crash

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Road policing officers are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the M8 in Renfrewshire.

The incident happened around 8.55pm on Sunday, June 30, at the on-slip road at Junction 25, Braehead.

The crash involved a red and white Yamaha R6 motorcycle which struck a barrier.

The 42-year-old male rider was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment to serious injuries.

Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the motorbike to get in touch.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, told the Paisley Daily Express: “Our enquiries into this crash are ongoing and we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who believes they saw the motorcycle on the road prior to the collision to get in touch.

“We believe the rider has travelled along Kings Inch Road and Old Govan Road prior to the incident at the on-slip for the M8.

“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 3408 of 30 June.”

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