M90 incident: Search for driver after gas canister falls from vehicle on busy motorway near Bridge of Earn

Police in Perth are trying to trace a driver after a gas canister fell from a vehicle on the M90.

The incident took place around 10.50am on Wednesday on the northbound lane near Bridge of Earn.

Emergency services attended and the road was closed for over an hour while the canister was recovered.

The road was closed while the canister was recovered, reopening at 12.20pm | Google Maps

Officers are seeking witnesses to trace the vehicle.

Constable Mathew Ross said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and to trace the vehicle involved.

“I am asking anyone who was travelling on that part of the M90 at the time and saw anything to get in touch. Similarly, any drivers with dash-cam footage which may have captured what happened should contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0917 of November 12.