Lorry fire causes tailbacks on busy A9 near Blair Atholl

A burning lorry forced the closure of the A9 in Highland Perthshire.

Emergency services were called to the scene, about a mile south of Blair Atholl, just after 3pm.

Firefighters dealt with the blaze, while north and southbound vehicles queued up at either side of the closure zone.

A fire service spokeswoman said the blaze was contained to the rear of the lorry, which was being used to transport a load of plastic piping.

The incident was brought under control at around 3.45pm. Both carriageways were reopened about 10 minutes later. Witnesses said the lorry suffered extensive damage.

The blaze held up north and southbound traffic.