Buildings evacuated as three-car smash at West Lothian petrol station sparks fears of gas leak

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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.” Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.