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Gary Armstrong

Vehicle fire on M74 leads to motorway closure as emergency services rush to scene

A section of the M74 has been closed after a vehicle fire on the motorway.

Emergency services raced to the scene shortly before 9pm having been alerted to the incident between junctions 6 and 7, southbound, near to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton.

It is unclear at this stage if anyone has been injured in the blaze.

Traffic Scotland have advised: "M74 southbound is closed southbound J6 - J7 due to a vehicle fire.

"Emergency services are at the scene."

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were unable to provide any details at the time.

Follow Traffic Scotland across their social media channels for updates.

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