Images of West Lothian collision shows wreckage as 'drag race' ends in chaos
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A West Lothian car meet ended in chaos on Saturday night after two cars 'collided'.
A gathering in Livingston saw dozens gather to watch on as cars 'pulled stunts' outside KFC. This then led to a 'drag race' at Broxburn Industrial Estate.
A Volkswagen golf and Nissan 350z were involved in the crash, with images showing both cars wrecked as onlookers stand around.
Jonah Jones, a concerned resident, told Edinburgh Live: "A young lad who runs car meets and has done for two years hosted a massive meet in KFC in Livingston.
"He then hosted drag racing at Broxburn Industrial Estate.
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"This led to two cars having a crash. The driver of the Volkswagen golf had children in the car and the driver of the 350z ended up going to hospital and has facial injuries.
"The golf locked up losing control and hit the 350z who was trying to exit the junction. Police were in attendance."
(Image: Jonah Jones)
Car enthusiasts have been known to gather in Livingston. In February crowds gathered at Almondvale Retail Park and watched on as motors 'pulled stunts'.
Dozens also gathered outside Morrisons in Livingston back in January, spinning their wheels around the car park which was a blanket of snow and ice.
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The car park is a popular spot with drivers to gather and pull stunts at night with some events attracting hundreds of participants and spectators from the surrounding area.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
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