Emergency services descend on West Lothian town for ongoing incident including air ambulance

Emergency services took over a quiet West Lothian street today, with police, the ambulance service and an air ambulance in attendance.

Locals in Armadale were shocked when emergency services descended on the small town today, following reports of an incident at Harestanes Road in the south of the town earlier today, Saturday, September 12.

Emergency services at the scene in Armadale on the morning of Saturday, September 12. | Lisa Ferguson

An air ambulance was spotted landing at nearby Bathville Park at around 1pm this afternoon. Locals have also reported seeing a burnt out car at Northigg Road.

The town’s Brown Street was taped off, and Northrigg Road was also closed while police carry out their investigations.

Harestanes Road in Armadale was closed following the incident. | Lisa Ferguson

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Police Scotland has been contacted for comment regarding this incident.

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