THESE dramatic pictures show the scale of the fire which has closed a section on the bust M74 motorway.

The incident first came to light just after 8am on Twitter when Traffic Scotland raised the alarm.

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Emergency services rushed to the motorway at junction 8 Canderside to deal with a  car transporter which burst into flames.

Eyewitness Peter Gibson was at the scene and managed to stop to take the images.

As of 10.15am, Traffic Scotland said there had been no change to closures in the area.

The team wrote on Twitter: “No Change.

“#M74 northbound at J8 Canderside / J9 Draffan - the carriageway remains CLOSED ⛔️ due to car transporter fire. Emergency services on scene.

“Traffic being diverted off at J10 Wellburn, traffic along the diversion is slow and busy.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for more information.