West Lothian man rushed to hospital for treatment following three car crash

Police Scotland reported a three-vehicle collision on the A71 at Oakbank Roundabout, near Livingston, at approximately 4.30pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. A man from West Lothian was transported to hospital for treatment after the crash, and officers closed the road to allow for vehicle recovery and to protect other road users. The route was reopened to traffic once recovery work and scene clearance were completed, with authorities confirming the area had returned to normal operations. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and investigators are expected to review witness statements, vehicle damage, and any available surveillance footage to establish the sequence of events. Police issued a general appeal for information while more details are released as the inquiry progresses.

The incident disrupted traffic in the area while emergency services attended and responders began recovery work. There have been no further confirmed details about injuries or the exact cause at this stage. Police said they would provide updates as investigations progress.