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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Kirsty McKenzie

Emergency services rush to M77 after vehicle bursts into flames in horror crash

Emergency services have rushed to M77 following reports that a vehicle is on fire.

The incident is still ongoing, with police and fire crews at the scene. The road is closed in both directions to all traffic near junction 7-8.

(Traffic Scotland)

One eyewitness told Glasgow Live: "There's been a crash on the M77 between Galston and Whitelee Windfarm.

"There is a fire blocking the motorway and fire crews have just arrived."

A spokeswoman from Fire and Rescue Services confirmed fire crews were in attendance.

Traffic Scotland have recommended drivers avoid the area and use alternatives routes following the collision.

They tweeted: " #M77 is closed in both directions Vehicle fire N/B near J7 on the hard shoulder. Emergency services are on scene #UseAltRoute #PlanAhead @ScotTranserv @polscotcontrol @BBCTravelScot"

More as we have it.

UPDATE: Southbound lane 1 (of 2) has reopened. and northbound lane 2 (of 2) has reopened .

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