Emergency services dispatched to road following 'hazmat incident'
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident on Cairncry Road by police at around 3.05pm.
Four appliances were dispatched to the scene. A stop call was made at 4.55pm, however two appliances remain in the area.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that police and ambulance crews are also in attendance.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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