Two men dead after three car crash closes road in Bathgate

Two men have died after a three-car crash closed a road in Bathgate.

Emergency services were called to the B708, Lower Bathville road, after a collision involving a white BMW 116D, a blue Citroen Saxo, and a blue Peugeot 208 at around 12.15pm on Sunday.

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

A man, 19, the passenger of the BMW, was taken to hospital, while the occupants of the Citroen, a man, 20, and a woman, 23, were assessed at the scene.

The road was subsequently closed to allow a collision investigation to be carried out.

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.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to please contact us.

“In addition, anyone with relevant dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1770 of 25 October, 2026.