Fire crews tackle blaze as vehicle goes up in flames

Emergency services have raced to the scene of a works vehicle fire in Edinburgh. 

Police were called to the incident on Murrayburn Road in the city around 12.05pm on Tuesday following reports of a works vehicle on fire. 

Firefighters and ambulance crews are currently at the scene, however no injuries have been reported. 

A nearby library has been closed as a precaution and residents have been asked to keep their windows shut due to smoke. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 12.05pm to a report of a works vehicle on fire in Murrayburn Road, Edinburgh. Officers are currently in attendance along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service.

“There are no reports of injuries but a nearby library has been closed as a precaution and residents have been asked to keep their windows closed due to smoke.

“Murrayburn Road is closed in both directions and Hailesland Road and Murrayburn Place are also closed. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.”

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