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A lorry has been engulfed by fire on the A9 south of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross - Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.20am
- The A9 is closed in both directions
- First Minister John Swinney, who is the MSP for the area, said he was “relieved” no injuries had been reported
The A9 is closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.
Traffic Scotland said the road south of Dunkeld was closed in both directions on Wednesday morning due to a vehicle fire.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called just after 6.21am and crews from three appliances were sent to the scene.
Firefighters remain on scene as of 7.30am to extinguish the fire.
Jamie PilgrimFirst Minister John Swinney said he was “relieved” no injuries had been reported as a result.
Swinney said: “I am grateful to the emergency services for their quick intervention and the steps they have taken to keep the public safe.
“I am relieved that there have been no injuries as a result of this incident, and I would ask drivers to follow the guidance laid out by Police Scotland to avoid the area and to follow diversions.”
SuppliedImages from the scene showed what appears to be a lorry engulfed in flames.
Large plumes of smoke can be seen for miles on the road, with drivers reporting hearing “explosions”.
A Police Scotland statement read: “The A9 north and southbound carriageways south of Dunkeld are closed due to a lorry fire.
“Diversions are in place.”
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