A MAN has been arrested in connection with a road crash that killed three men. 

Police Scotland revealed that the 35-year-old has been charged with "road traffic offences".

We previously reported that the early morning accident caused the death of three men, meanwhile, five others are in hospital with serious injuries. 

A blue Audi Q7 left the road on the M8, at junction 31, near Bishopton. 

Emergency services were called to the scene in Renfrewshire at 5.05am this morning. 

Two men, both aged 27, and one man, 31, were pronounced dead at the scene. 

READ MORE: Renfrew: Three men die at scene after fatal crash on M8 near Glasgow

The westbound carriageway remains closed while police carry out a collision investigation.

Inspector Darren Cook, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of those who have lost their lives as a result of this crash.

“Our enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and we are seeking assistance from the public to help with our investigation.

“Although this happened in the early hours of the morning, we believe there may be other road users that can help with our enquiry.  

“I would ask if you were driving in the area around the time of the incident or have possible dashcam footage that you come forward and speak to officers.

“Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0860 of Sunday, September 19."