Emergency services respond to incident in West Lothian town
By Kevin Quinn
Published 12th Sep 2026, 16:13 BST
Police Scotland and ambulance crews, supported by an air ambulance, were deployed to Armadale following reports of an incident.
Emergency services were called to a West Lothian town today, with police, ambulance crews, and an air ambulance attending an incident in Armadale.
Residents in the town reported a significant emergency service presence after an incident was reported on Harestanes Road in the south of Armadale earlier today, Saturday, September 12.
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An air ambulance was observed landing at Bathville Park at approximately 1pm this afternoon. Additionally, reports from locals indicated a burnt-out vehicle on Northrigg Road.
Brown Street was cordoned off by police while Northrigg Road was also closed as investigations commenced.
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Police Scotland has been approached for comment regarding the incident.