Minibus catches fire on motorway

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Eyewitnesses said the occupants of the minibus left the vehicle shortly before it burst into flames

The main motorway in the south of Scotland was closed for a time after a minibus caught fire at the side of the road.

The incident happened at about 11:00 on the A74(M) near Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway.

Eyewitnesses said the occupants of the minibus left the vehicle shortly before it caught fire.

The southbound carriageway has re-opened.