Busy Scots motorway brought to complete standstill as car bursts into flames
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A BUSY Scots motorway has been brought to a standstill this afternoon after a car burst into flames.
Three lanes of the M8 in Glasgow have been closed after a broken down motor caught fire.
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A car has burst into flames in the middle of the M8 motorway
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Firefighters and police were at the scene this afternoon
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Shocking pictures show the car completely engulfed by flames
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Shocking pictures from the scene show the vehicle completely engulfed by bright orange flames.
Plumes of thick black smoke were billowing into the sky as the car sits in the middle of the motorway.
Emergency crews raced to the scene this afternoon at around 1.35pm.
Firefighters were seen tackling the blaze as they tried to extinguish the flames, with two appliances at the site.
Cops confirmed that the broken down car went up in flames due to an engine fire.
There are no reported casualties.
The busy motorway has been brought to a standstill causing traffic chaos.
One lane is currently open at the Hillington junction, with three remaining closed.
Traffic Scotland have warned drivers that there is a 20-minute delay on approach.
And they have urged motorists to use alternative routes at this time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The M8 is closed westbound from the Hillington junction due to a broken down car and subsequent engine fire Emergency services are are the scene.
"Traffic diversions are in place. An update will be provided when fully opened."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: 'We were alerted at 1.35pm on Thursday, 12 June, to reports of a vehicle fire on the M8 near Hillington Interchange.
'Operations Control mobilised two appliances, and firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.
'There were no reported casualties, and one fire appliance remains in attendance.'
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