Car crash chaos as 'drag race' ends in wreckage in West Lothian
The incident took place on Saturday night.
Chaos ensued at a Scots car meet after two cars crashed into each other during a race, it's been claimed. The incident took place in West Lothian on Saturday night.
A Nissan 350z and a Volkswagen golf were involved in the smash, which took place at Broxburn Industrial Estate, following a gathering in Livingston.
Dozens gathered to watch as cars 'pulled stunts' outside a branch of KFC, before the 'drag race' took place at the industrial estate. Images show both cars wrecked as onlookers stand around.
Concerned resident Jonah Jones 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. This led to two cars having a crash. The driver of the Volkswagen golf had children in the car.
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"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."
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.
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.
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