A VEHICLE on fire has led to the closure of a motorway in Glasgow on Monday morning.
Traffic Scotland is warning motorists in the city that the northbound carriageway of the M74, at Junction 3, near Carmyle, is restriced due to a vehicle fire.
An image shared by Traffic Scotland shows a vehicle engulfed by flames on the hard shoulder, with a column of black smoke rising from the fire.
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 10.35am.
Police Scotland has since revealed that the vehicle was a bus but no passengers were on board.
A tweet read: "#M74 Junction 3A -Junction 3 The Northbound carriageway is currently restricted due to a vehicle fire.
"Do #TakeCare on approach Fire service and police are en-route."
NEW❗️⌚️10:37#M74 Junction 3A -Junction 3 The Northbound carriageway is currently restricted due to a vehicle fire⚠️ Do #TakeCare on approach Fire service and police are en-route🚓 @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/OYdYcOJk8L
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 22, 2022
According to Traffic Scotland, traffic would be backing up to Junction 4.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed three appliances are in attendance.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.35am on Monday, August 22, 2022, officers were called to a report of a bus on fire on the M74, near to Junction 3.
"Emergency services are in attendance."
There are no reports of any injuries.
