Two men die after wall collapse near Linlithgow

It happened on Monday morning

Published 6th May 2019

Two men have died after a wall collapsed on a farm near Linlithgow.

The incident happened at around 10.10am on Monday at a property in Whitecross near the A803, the road between the town and Falkirk.

The men suffered serious injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, Police Scotland has confirmed.

Two other men suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

One of them was taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, while the other was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed.

Chief Inspector Damian Armstrong, Local Area Commander for Falkirk said: "My thoughts and sympathies are with the families of those affected by this incident and a multi-agency inquiry at the farm is ongoing.

"If anyone believes they have any relevant information that may be of use to this investigation then please come forward and quote incident 1081 of the 6th May.