A man riding a motorcycle has been badly injured in a crash with a lorry in West Lothian.
The accident took place on the A70 around 1.35pm on Thursday, near the junction with the B7031 to Kirknewton.
The 50-year-old was on a Triumph Tiger heading east when it hit a Mercedes articulated lorry coming from the opposite direction.
He suffered serious injuries to his pelvis, left hand and left leg and was taken the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Inspector Andrew Gibb of Dalkeith Road Policing Unit said, “We are carrying out enquiries after a serious collision on the A70 near Kirknewton during which a motorcyclist suffered significant injuries following a collision with a lorry.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have seen the vehicles prior to the incident to contact the police.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident.”
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