Tragedy as West Lothian man dies in crash after air ambulance lands on busy road
A man has tragically died following a crash in West Lothian which saw an air ambulance land at the scene.
Shortly before 6pm on Friday, June 6, emergency services rushed to Blaeberryhill Road at Glenmore, Whitburn, following a one-vehicle crash involving a Volvo XC90.
Several Scottish Ambulance Service resources, including an air ambulance, were pictured at the scene, but the 71-year-old male driver was sadly pronounced dead.
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The passenger, a 74-year-old woman, was taken to hospital to be checked over. Police are now appealing for information and have urged any witnesses to get in touch.
Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
'I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to please get in touch.
'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.'
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2852 of 6 June, 2025.
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