A lorry fire has closed the A9 south of Dunkeld ahead of the morning rush hour.
One of Scotland’s busiest roads has been closed this morning after a vehicle burst into flames. The lorry fire is expected to cause huge delays on the A9 in Perthshire.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.20am on Wednesday, May 27, after the fire broke out south of Dunkeld.
The road, which links Central Scotland with the Highlands, has been locked down in both directions.
Images taken from the scene show the vehicle engulfed in flames with a plume of black smoke rising into the sky.
The fire is completely blocking the road, with flames licking the grass verge as drivers, with nowhere to go, stand by and watch.
It is not known if anyone was injured as a result of the fire.
Smoke from the fire can be seen from a huge distance as images taken from further along the A9 shows.
The intensity of the fire can be seen in videos posted from the scene as the flames rip through the vehicle while other road users keep their distance.
Posting on social media, Traffic Scotland said: “A9 South Of Dunkeld closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire.
“Emergency services are at the scene.
“Please use an alternative route at this time. Traffic is slowing on approach this morning.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The A9 north and southbound carriageways south of Dunkeld are closed due to a lorry fire. Diversions are in place.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were alerted at 6.21am on Wednesday, May 27, to reports of a lorry fire on the A9 near Dunkeld.
“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and crews are still in attendance.”
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