Two men die in three-car crash in West Lothian during Storm Boelo

Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage after fatal collision on the B708 Lower Bathville Road

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Published26 October 2026

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Two men have died following a three-vehicle crash on the B708 Lower Bathville Road in West Lothian during Storm Boelo, and police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.

Police Scotland said the 20-year-old driver of a white BMW 116D and an 84-year-old man driving a blue Peugeot 208 were pronounced dead at the scene. The collision happened at about 12:15 on Sunday.

A 19-year-old man who was a passenger in the BMW was taken to hospital for treatment, while a 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman travelling in a blue Citroen Saxo were checked over by paramedics.

The road was closed for several hours while an initial investigation took place, during Storm Boelo, which caused major travel disruption across the country.

Sergeant Dave Waddell asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the area to share it with officers. "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two men who have died, and everyone affected by this incident," he said.

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Why This Matters

Two families have been bereaved and Police Scotland's investigation into the collision is continuing.
A 19-year-old passenger was taken to hospital, underlining the seriousness of the crash beyond the two fatalities.
The appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage suggests officers are still working to establish exactly how the crash unfolded.

Background

Storm Boelo was causing major travel disruption across the country when the crash occurred, and the B708 Lower Bathville Road, near Bathgate in West Lothian, was closed for several hours for an initial police investigation. West Lothian is a council area in central Scotland. Police Scotland has asked anyone with information to come forward.

What to Watch

Whether witnesses or dash cam footage come forward in response to Police Scotland's appeal.
Updates on the condition of the 19-year-old man admitted to hospital.
The findings of the police investigation into how the three vehicles collided.

Sources

Two men dead after three-car crash during Storm Boelo · BBC Scotland
Two men dead after three-car crash during Storm Boelo · BBC Scotland

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SupportedTwo men died in a three-car crash in West Lothian during Storm Boelo.BBC Scotland: “Two men have died following a three-vehicle crash in West Lothian during Storm Boelo.”
SupportedPolice are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after the fatal collision on the B708 Lower Bathville Road.BBC Scotland: “Sgt Dave Waddell asked for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the area to share it with officers”
SupportedThe crash happened on the B708 Lower Bathville Road.BBC Scotland: “The collision happened on the B708 Lower Bathville Road at about 12:15 on Sunday.”
SupportedPolice Scotland said the 20-year-old driver of a white BMW 116D was pronounced dead at the scene.BBC Scotland: “Police Scotland said the 20-year-old driver of a white BMW 116D and an 84-year-old man, who was driving a blue Peugeot 208, were pronounced dead at the scene.”
SupportedPolice Scotland said an 84-year-old man driving a blue Peugeot 208 was pronounced dead at the scene.BBC Scotland: “Police Scotland said the 20-year-old driver of a white BMW 116D and an 84-year-old man, who was driving a blue Peugeot 208, were pronounced dead at the scene.”
SupportedThe collision happened at about 12:15 on Sunday.BBC Scotland: “The collision happened on the B708 Lower Bathville Road at about 12:15 on Sunday.”
SupportedA 19-year-old BMW passenger was taken to hospital for treatment.BBC Scotland: “A 19-year-old man, who was a passenger in the BMW, was taken to hospital for treatment.”
SupportedA 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman travelling in a blue Citroen Saxo were checked over by paramedics.BBC Scotland: “Another man, 20, and a 23-year-old woman, who were travelling in a blue Citroen Saxo, were checked over by paramedics.”
SupportedThe road was closed for several hours while an initial investigation took place.BBC Scotland: “The road was closed for several hours during Storm Boelo, which caused major travel disruption across the country, while an initial investigation took place.”
SupportedStorm Boelo caused major travel disruption across the country.BBC Scotland: “The road was closed for several hours during Storm Boelo, which caused major travel disruption across the country, while an initial investigation took place.”
SupportedSergeant Dave Waddell asked witnesses and people with dash cam footage of the area to share it with officers.BBC Scotland: “Sgt Dave Waddell asked for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the area to share it with officers”
SupportedSergeant Dave Waddell said, “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two men who have died, and everyone affected by this incident.”BBC Scotland: “Sgt Dave Waddell asked for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the area to share it with officers. He added: "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two men who have died, and everyone affected by this incident."”