A Scots ring street has been closed in each instructions after a lorry caught fireplace, blanketing the carriageways in smoke.
Firefighters descended on the A720 Edinburgh Metropolis Bypass at Calder at round 10.40am on Thursday.
The twin carriageway has been closed in each instructions whereas firefighters extinguish the blazing trailer, which is believed to have been carrying waste.
Motorists are being suggested to hunt alternate routes whereas firefighters deal with the blaze.
Street screens Site visitors Scotland stated on Twitter: "#A720 Edinburgh Metropolis Bypass remains to be CLOSED in each instructions on the because of a lorry fireplace. Site visitors is being held each methods.
"Site visitors Eastbound is again to the #M8 at Hermiston Gait (30 min delay)...Westbound is again to Straiton (20 min delays)."
Photos posted on social media confirmed the hearth taking maintain within the trailer.
Video later shared with the Report urged that the cab had been indifferent safely and faraway from the neighborhood of the inferno.
The Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service has despatched three home equipment to the scene.
A spokesperson stated the three engines stay there half an hour later and are believed to nonetheless be combating the hearth.
Edinburgh Police stated: "The A720, Edinburgh Metropolis Bypass is presently closed in each instructions across the Calder junction because of a trailer fireplace.
"There aren't any stories of accidents.
"Emergency providers are on the scene and officers are diverting site visitors."
The container was embellished with the emblem of Re-Gen, an organization that specialises in accumulating recyclable waste.
It was contacted for remark.
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