Two men dead in three-car crash during Storm Boelo

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 09:01 · Archive

A 20-year-old and an 84-year-old died when three cars collided in Bathgate, West Lothian on Sunday during Storm Boelo.

A three-car collision on the B708 Lower Bathville Road in Bathgate claimed two lives on Sunday at about 12:15pm during Storm Boelo. The vehicles involved were a white BMW 116D, a blue Citroen Saxo and a blue Peugeot 208. The driver of the BMW, a 20-year-old man, and the driver of the Peugeot, an 84-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services attended, and the road was closed for several hours to allow a collision investigation to be carried out.

A 19-year-old man who was a passenger in the BMW was taken to hospital for treatment. The occupants of the Citroen, a 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were assessed by paramedics at the scene.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: 'Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two men who have died, and everyone affected by this incident.' Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1770 of 25 October. Anyone with relevant dash-cam footage is also asked to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Two men dead after three-car crash during Storm BoeloThe men, aged 20 and 84, were pronounced dead at the scene following the crash on Sunday.BBC Scotland · 26 Oct, 08:52
• Young man and pensioner dead in Bathgate car crash during Storm BoeloTwo men have died, and a teenager is in hospital after the crash in Bathgate, West Lothian.Daily Record · 26 Oct, 08:33

In this story: Bathgate · West Lothian · Storm Boelo · Police Scotland · Dave Waddell

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