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24/02/2016

Engineers Underway With Burst Water Main Repairs In West Lothian

Scottish Water engineers are underway with repairs to a burst water main in West Lothian.

A large pipe in the Meikle Inch Lane area of Bathgate ruptured earlier this morning, 24 February.

The burst has caused some localised flooding to homes in the area.

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In addition, water supplies have been disrupted in parts of Bathgate, Blackburn and Livingston.

Flood water is now being diverted into a nearby river.

Alan Horberry, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service group manager, said: "We are working closely with Scottish Water, West Lothian Council and Police Scotland to ensure the safety of local residents and members of the public as we deal with this incident."

(LM/MH)

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