Quad biker critically injured in West Lothian crash with taxi

It happened on Friday evening

Author: John CallanPublished 4th Apr 2022
Last updated 4th Apr 2022

A man's been left in a critical condition in hospital after the quad bike he was riding collided with a taxi in West Lothian.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a black Skoda Superb on Mosside Road in Blackburn around 8.35pm on Friday 1st April.

The 31-year-old was taken from there to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for his injuries.

Police say no-one else was hurt and are now appealing for anyone who saw the crash to come forward.

Constable Jake Threadgold, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit in Livingston, said: “We believe the area was busy around the time of the crash and would urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact police.

“We are also keen to speak to the rider of a motorbike who we understand was riding in tandem with the quad bike.

“Anyone with information or dash-cam footage which could assist our investigation should call 101, quoting incident number 3442 of 1 April.”

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