Roads at Livingston industrial estate reopen as 'hazardous material' spill contained
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Roads around a Livingston industrial estate have reopened after reports of a “hazardous material” spill.
Road closures were in place from the Houstoun Road Interchange to Nettlehill Road, Firth Road and Grange Road in Livingston while emergency services dealt with the incident - however, they have now reopened.
Police said that the incident was ‘contained and there was no risk to the wider public’.
Police and fire crews raced to the scene at around 8.50am on Thursday, March 26, following reports of a potentially hazardous material at a premises within the estate.
Police Scotland said “a number of people” were evacuated as a precaution while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Pictures from the scene showed emergency services in attendance, including police and the fire service.
Police Scotland issued a thanks to members of the public for their patience.
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