A HGV has caught fire on the A77 causing over 50 miles worth of diversions for motorists.
Emergency services raced to the A77 near Ballantrae, Ayrshire, just before 8pm last night, Monday, October 28, and shut down the road in both directions.
They said: "The A77 South of Ballantrae is CLOSED in both directions South of Stinchar Bridge due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services remain at the scene." The trunk road links Ayrshire to Stranraer and the south west, as well as access to Cairnryan ferry port. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they received a call about a HGV fire at around 7.55pm tonight. They mobilised two appliances who are at the scene.
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