Commuter chaos after car fire on M8
A vehicle has caught fire along the M8.
Fire crews and police currently attend the scene Southbound at Lane 1.
Motorists are being warned to expect delays.
It is unknown if there are any injuries.
❗NEW ⌚08.26#M80 Vehicle Fire#M80 S/B slip to #M8 W/B is partially blocked due to a vehicle fire
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 1, 2021
Traffic is queuing on approach
Emergency Services are en route#DriveSafe @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/oTTIG1dr21
A Tweet from Traffic Scotland reads: "#M80 S/B slip to #M8 W/B is partially blocked due to a vehicle fire Traffic is queuing on approach Emergency Services are en-route."
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