Body found in car on major motorway as emergency services flood scene

NewsUK NewsEmergencyPolice raced to the M80 in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, where a man was found dead in his vehicle16:04, 25 May 2026Updated 16:10, 25 May 2026A man has been found dead in his car after emergency services raced to an incident on the M80 in Scotland.‌Police swarmed the motorway near junction 5 at Cumbernauld after the alarm was raised at around 6.20am this morning.‌A lane was closed earlier today with drivers warned of delays between southbound junctions five and six as emergency services attended the scene.‌Officers have since confirmed that a man was pronounced dead within a vehicle. His family have been made aware, the Daily Record reports. His death is understood to have been related to a medical issue. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.20am on Monday, May 25, 2026, we were called to the scene near junction 5, near Cumbernauld.Article continues below"A man was pronounced dead within a vehicle. His family is aware. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsPolice ScotlandEmergency