A tanker fire has closed the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway in both directions near Forfar.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two appliances from Forfar were called to the scene, on the northbound carriageway between Lochlands and the Douglastown turn-off, shortly before 2pm.
❗NEW❗#A90 B/W at the Lochlands turn off ⛔CLOSED⛔ due to an RTC.#BeAware#Tayside @NETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/5Tts0na2ji
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) February 1, 2017
The cab of the articulated tanker, operated by Aberdeen-based Taylors Industrial Services was completely engulfed by the blaze.
The driver is thought to have escaped from the truck after pulling over at the side of the dual carriageway.
It is not known what, if any material, was being carried in the tanker.
Local diversions have been place.
Traffic Scotland stated the closure was expected to last until 2.30pm.
The scene of the dramatic blaze is a few miles north of a serious accident which led to delays for northbound drivers earlier on Wednesday.
