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A MAJOR Scots motorway was shut down this morning after a lorry burst into flames near an airport.
The M8 eastbound was closed at Junction 2 near Edinburgh[1] Airport[2] while emergency crews tackled the blaze.
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The M8 eastbound was closed at Junction 2 near Edinburgh AirportCredit: Michael Schofield
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Dramatic images from the scene show huge flames engulfing the lorryCredit: Fife Jammer Locations
Motorists were being asked to find an alternative route.
Cops[3] said smoke affected vision in the area.
There is currently a 50-minute delay following the blaze.
Dramatic images from the scene show huge flames engulfing the lorry.
“Traffic is heavy in the area. Approximate 50-minute delay back from Junction 3.”
Police Scotland said earlier: “The M8 eastbound is currently closed at Junction 2 near Newbridge due to a lorry on fire.
“Emergency services are in attendance and motorists are asked to find an alternative route.”
It comes weeks after a lorry “exploded” and caught fire[4] on the A9 near Auchterarder.
Dramatic images taken after the blaze show the charred remains of the front of the vehicle.
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A SECTION of a major Scots motorway was closed this afternoon due to a police incident.
Emergency crews[1] were scrambled to the M8, at the White Cart Viaduct, after the alarm was raised around 12:45pm today.
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Emergency crews were scrambled to the M8 this afternoonCredit: Alamy
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Traffic remains heavy with delays of approximately 45 minutes
Drivers were warned of a 50-minute delay on approach to the closure and were asked to find alternative routes.
Cops[2] say they were called following reports of a concern for person near Junction 28 westbound.
All lanes later re-opened just after 3pm, but traffic remains heavy with delays of approximately 45 minutes.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.45pm on Wednesday, 15 January, 2025, officers were called to a report of concern for a person on the M8 at the White Cart Viaduct.
A Traffic Scotland statement reads: “All lanes now running following the earlier police incident.
“Traffic remains heavy on the approach this afternoon. Approximate 45-minute delay.”