M8 closed after vehicle catches fire as drivers warned of delays
A vehicle on fire has forced a section of the M8 in Glasgow to close.
Traffic Scotland confirmed Junction 26 at Hillington was closed in both directions due to a vehicle on fire.
Emergency services were called to the scene after 1.45pm on Thursday.
Road users are advised to use alternative routes.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.
UPDATE❗️ ⌚️13:45
🛣️#M8 – Junction 26 (EB)
⛔️Road CLOSED due to vehicle fire on the carriageway
🗺️Road users are advised to use alternative routes at this time
🚨Police are in attendance
📣Further updates to come@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/2mSz3p2LHd — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 12, 2025
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