Road closed in both directions overnight after lorry catches fire

A road has been closed in both directions after a lorry caught fire during the early hours in Perthshire.

Traffic Scotland warned road users the A9 between Broxden and Inveralmond was closed after 3.27am on Tuesday due to a vehicle catching fire.

Motorists are being advised to use alternative routes with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service still attending the scene as of 6.33am.

Traffic Scotland posted on X: “The A9 between Broxden and Inveralmond is currently closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire.

“Motorists are advised to use an alt route at this time.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.50am on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024, we received a report a lorry had broken down and subsequently caught fire near Broxden roundabout, Perth.

“There were no reports of any injuries and recovery was arranged.”

The SFRS have been contacted for comment.

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