Emergency services were called to a Glasgow street after the rear of a lorry burst into flames.
The fire service rushed to the HGV on Great Western Road, located near to St Ninian's Primary in the city, at around 3pm this evening.
Four appliances were needed to battle the blaze which was put out just before 4pm.
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No injuries have been reported and emergency services are still on the scene at present.
In a statement, seen by Glasgow Live, parents were told: "Thanks to everyone for your patience and calmness as we aimed to get children out and collected safely today in an emergency situation.
"Thankfully the fire was brought under control quickly."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Four appliances attended an HGV fire at Great Western Road in Glasgow.
"It was extinguished just before 5pm this evening and left in the hands of police and Glasgow roads department. No injuries were reported."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Friday, May 12, police received a report of a lorry fire on Great Western Road in Knightswood. There are no reports of any injuries and emergency services are on the scene."
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