Lane remains closed on A9 near Perth after lorry fire

Drivers have faced long tailbacks after a lorry fire near Perth.

The incident happened at around 2.15pm on Tuesday but a lane on the southbound A9 remained closed on Wednesday morning.

That meant traffic was queued back on the M90 approaching the Broxden Roundabout.

However, Traffic Scotland have now reported that congestion has now cleared in the area.

One driver said on Wednesday morning: “I’ve never seen queues like that at the Broxden Roundabout.

“Traffic is all the way back to the M90, where traffic from Dundee and Edinburgh would join.

“You would probably be sitting in that for a good 40 minutes.”

Dramatic photos from the scene showed flames and smoke shooting from the HGV.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at 2.14pm on Tuesday with three fire engines sent to the scene.

Police said there were no injuries.