Man crashes car near West Lothian school after taking ill while driving

A man has been taken to hospital after crashing his car near Armadale Academy.
The crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google MapsThe crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google Maps
The crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google Maps

The accident happened on the A89 close to the school, heading towards Blackridge.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said officers were called to the scene, two minutes from the Academy, at 8.55am.

The driver had crashed into a building.

The crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google MapsThe crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google Maps
The crash happened close to Armadale Academy. Picture: Google Maps
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Concerns for his welfare have been raised on social media by witnesses.

It is understood members of the public waited with the man while the emergency services arrived.

Road closures are in place.

More as it comes.