Scots road closed as fire crews battle blaze on A96 after car goes up in flames

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Scots firefighters were scrambled a car blaze on the A96 in Aberdeenshire this afternoon.Two crews raced to put out the one-vehicle fire on the dual carriageway between the Kinellar and Clinterty roundabouts.They extinguished the blaze, near Blackburn, while cops locked down a section of the road, which remains closed, reports Aberdeen Live.A diversion has been put in place with Stagecoach Bluebird saying that some of its northbound services would be delayed as a result.A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We did attend to a car fire on the A96 at Blackburn, we got a call at 3.42pm and sent two appliances, one from Kintore and one from North Anderson Drive."We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit dailyrecord.co.ukGet all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time.We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record OnlineGet the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts