A Scots motorway was closed after a automotive dramatically burst into flames earlier on Tuesday.
The hatchback caught fireplace shortly earlier than 10am on the eastbound carriageway of the M8 between junctions 5 and 6 at Shotts.
Emergency providers raced to the scene and closed the trunk street - linking Glasgow and Edinburgh - for nearly an hour whereas they tackled the blaze.
No accidents have been reported on account of the blaze, although the automobile has been destroyed.
Dramatic video footage shared on social media confirmed the automobile effectively ablaze on the arduous shoulder of the motorway east of Glasgow.
Eyewitnesses recommended the warmth was so intense it might be felt from inside passing vehicles.
The street has since re-opened however site visitors screens have warned drivers to take care.
Site visitors Scotland stated on Twitter shortly earlier than 11am: "#M8 Eastbound Junction 6 - Junction 5 Salsburgh, each lanes now working.
"Strategy with care, site visitors stays heavy within the space."
A Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service spokesperson stated: "We had been referred to as to a automobile fireplace on the M8 between junctions 5 and 6 at 9.49am.
"We despatched one equipment to the scene and the fireplace has been extinguished.
"We left the scene at 10.56am. There aren't any particulars of any accidents."
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