Van fire closes M90 southbound near Perth

Junction 9 at the Bridge of Earn is closed due to a vehicle fire.

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 11th Jul 2022

Police and fire services are at the scene of a van fire on the M90 near Perth, with long tailbacks causing major delays.

Three fire crews are at the scene at the junction 9 at the Bridge of Earn.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.51am on Monday 11th June to reports of a van on fire on the M90 southbound near Bridge of Earn.

“Operations control immediately mobilised three fire appliances to the location and firefighters extinguished the fire.

“Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”

Police hope to have at least one lane running as soon as possible to allow traffic through.

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