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Major Scots motorway CLOSED after lorry bursts into flames near airport as smoke causes chaos for drivers

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.

Edinburgh Airport exterior.

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The M8 eastbound was closed at Junction 2 near Edinburgh AirportCredit: Michael Schofield
Burning lorry on the M8 East Bound causing traffic delays.

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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.

References

  1. ^ Edinburgh (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Airport (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Cops (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ “exploded” and caught fire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Section of major Scots motorway CLOSED due to ongoing police incident

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.

Traffic jam on a motorway.

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Emergency crews were scrambled to the M8 this afternoonCredit: Alamy
M8 motorway traffic jam.

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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.”

References

  1. ^ Emergency crews (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Cops (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)