Teen, 17, dies after horror crash between car and HGV as two others rushed to hospital
Police have launched an urgent probe into the alleged incident
SMASH TRAGEDY Teen, 17, dies after horror crash between car and HGV as two others rushed to hospital
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A TEENAGER has been killed in a horror road crash - with two other youngsters rushed to hospital.
The fatal smash occurred just before midnight on Monday as police raced to the Boghead Roundabout in Bathgate.
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A female passenger, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene after a Volkswagen Polo collided with a heavy goods vehicle.
Another female, 18, and the male driver, 20, were blue-lighted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
Road policing Inspector Ben Legge said: 'Enquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died.
'I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible."
The traffic cop thanked motorists for their patience after the road was locked down until the following afternoon.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased passenger are being assisted by specialist police officers who confirmed that formal identification has taken place.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
It's understood that the HGV driver was uninjured and has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Bathgate.
"The incident happened around 11.50pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025 and involved a Volkswagen Polo and HGV at Boghead Roundabout, Bathgate.
"Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The 20-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old female passenger were conveyed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
"Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101."
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