A fire involving a car transporter lorry has caused major delays with the M74 remaining closed
All lanes of the M74's southbound carriageway have been affected and the northbound carriageway is closed.
IN PICTURES: Fire drama on the M74 as car transporter bursts into flames
The incident occurred between junctions 9 and 10, near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire.
*UPDATE* 10:15 ⌚️️
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) February 13, 2019
No Change#M74 northbound at J8 Canderside / J9 Draffan - the carriageway remains CLOSED ⛔️ due to car transporter fire. Emergency services on scene.
Traffic being diverted off at J10 Wellburn, traffic along the diversion is slow and busy@ScotTranserv https://t.co/zrOVjDRJXK
No one is thought to be injured as a result of the incident.
READ MORE: ‘The cars were destroyed’ - Eyewitness on M74 fire drama as transporter catches flame
Traffic is being diverted off at J10 Wellburn with drivers warned to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
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