Firefighters tackle blaze as car engulfed in flames on M8

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze after a car was engulfed in flames on the M8 in North Lanarkshire.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 2.34pm on Monday to reports of a car fire on the westbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 6.

Images shared on social media showed the car engulfed in flames on the side of the road near Shotts.

Three appliances were sent to the scene and firefighters extinguished the fire.

There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 3.30pm after ensuring the area was made safe.

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