A car dealership has gone up in flames with smoke seen billowing for miles.

Explosions could be heard during the blaze at Lookers Garage on Windmillhill Street in Motherwell.

Eight cars burst into flames while another ten were damaged in the fire at the dealership 11.45pm on Wednesday.

Around ten firefighters battled the blaze for four hours.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "The fire involved eight vehicles and a further ten were affected by radiated heat.

"Two appliances were sent.

"A fire investigation team went out and left the incident at 3.44am on Thursday."