A9 reopens after lorry's tyre bursts into flames

Emergency services are at scene after the incident took place around 6am on Thursday.

A9 closed in both directions near Aviemore after lorry bursts into flamesGoogle Maps

A lorry that burst into flames on the A9 near Aviemore closed the road for a number of hours.

Fire crews were called to the blaze on the major road northbound at 4.36am, and three fire engines were in attendance.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the blaze had started in one of the lorry’s tyres.

The fire service said crews were stood down at 6.26am.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said there are no reported injuries.

The road was closed for a number of hours following the incident, but police have confirmed it has now fully reopened.

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