A FIRE on the M8 close to Braehead is causing traffic problems.
Traffic Scotland has warned its Twitter users that a trailer on fire has resulted in lanes one and two of three being closed.
Traffic is running in lane three only.
*UPDATE, #M8 EAST J26 Hillington* ️12:50⌚️#M8 eastbound J26 Hillington/Braehead - a trailer on fire has resulted in lanes 1 and 2 of 3 being closed ⛔️
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 18, 2019
Traffic running in lane 3 only
Emergency services on scene#BeAware #Glasgow @ScotTranserv @RadioClydeNews https://t.co/H0lgqe6iT9
Emergency services have rushed to the scene.
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Traffic Scotland first raised the alarm at 12.45pm and wrote: “ #M8 eastbound J27 Paisley - a trailer on fire has blocked the road, traffic unable to pass at the moment. Emergency services en route.”
Emergency services have been contacted for comment.
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