A FIRE on the M8 close to Braehead is causing traffic problems.

Traffic Scotland has warned its Twitter users that a trailer on fire has resulted in lanes one and two of three being closed.

Traffic is running in lane three only.

Emergency services have rushed to the scene.

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Traffic Scotland first raised the alarm at 12.45pm and wrote: “ #M8 eastbound J27 Paisley - a trailer on fire has blocked the road, traffic unable to pass at the moment. Emergency services en route.”

Emergency services have been contacted for comment.