Ongoing police incident in West Lothian sees road closed and diversions in place

A busy West Lothian road has been closed due to an ongoing police incident.

West Lothian Council said the B7010 Fauldhouse Road at Longridge has been closed ‘at the request of the police’.

The council posted the notice on social media at around 11am on Thursday, November 6. It said: “Please note that the B7010 Fauldhouse Road, Longridge has been closed at the request of the police. We will update you when this is open.”

West Lothian Council said the B7010 Fauldhouse Road at Longridge has been closed  ‘at the request of the police’.placeholder image
West Lothian Council said the B7010 Fauldhouse Road at Longridge has been closed ‘at the request of the police’.

Bus diversions are also in place, with Lothian Buses having confirmed that its 72 service is affected.

It said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Fauldhouse Road and Lanrigg Road and are instead diverted via A706, B7015 and Sheephousehill in both directions until further notice.”

Police Scotland has been approached for comment.

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