Police evacuated people from buildings near a petrol station last night over fears of a gas leak caused by a three-car crash.
Officers alerted the public via Twitter, saying they were in attendance at the Morrisons petrol station in the Almondvale area of Livingston.
Surrounding roads were also closed as a precaution following the smash, with police asking people to avoid the area.
Roads were closed between Adambrae, Almondvale and Newpark Road roundabouts, as well as Alderstone Road.
Police said: “Officers are assisting with a crash involving three vehicles at a petrol station in the Almondvale area of Livingston.
“Nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precaution following a suspected gas leak caused by the collision.
“The public is asked to avoid the area as there are a number of road closures in place. Roads are closed between the Adambrae, Almondvale and Newpark Road roundabouts, as is Alderstone Road.”
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