A Jack Russell terrier has been seen running down the M8 motorway at Hermiston Gate today.

Hermiston Gait roundabout

Eyewitnesses reported that the run-away dog caused chaos on the busy road this morning, as drivers swerved and slammed on their brakes to avoid hitting the animal.

Motorist, Ross Dwyer, said, “I’m not sure whether the dog had escaped from a car or not, but it looked like some people were trying to catch it. I had to swerve in the road to avoid a car which had been driving along beside it and then braked suddenly. It was very dangerous for myself and the cars behind me.”

It is not yet known if the dog has been caught safely.