999 crews race to M8 as car engulfed in flames near Glasgow (Image: Newsquest Stock)
999 crews have raced to the M8 amid reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames.
The vehicle fire is partially blocking the Eastbound lanes between Junction 25 and 24 as emergency crews attend to the incident.
It is unknown if there have been any injuries.
The incident near Braehead was first reported around 12.45pm this afternoon.
NEW❗ ⌚12:47 #M8 Junction 25-24
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 6, 2023
Partially blocked Eastbound due to a vehicle fire⚠️
Emergency services are at scene🚔
Approx. 20 minute delay on the approach back from Junction 27 @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/YFKFXFvgX3
Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.
More on this as we know it.
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