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Crash on A71 causes lengthy rush hour delays in West Lothian

A crash in West Lothian has caused lengthy delays for rush hour commuters on Monday.

The accident was reported shortly before 8.30am on the A71 just west of the Lizzie Bryce's roundabout.

There were delays in both directions with the road partially blocked and police called to the scene.

Queues also formed around Livingston and West Calder.

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