TWO men were killed when a wall collapsed on a farm this morning.
The tragedy happened just after 10am at a farm in Whitecross, Linlithgow, West Lothian.
Two men had died from their injuries at the scene, just off the A803, between Linlithgow, West Lothian, and Falkirk.
Another two men were injured but are not believed to be in a life-threatening condition.
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One was taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, while the other was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
An air ambulance was scrambled, and firefighters rushed to the scene to help the rescue operation.
Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed.
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Chief Inspector Damian Armstrong, Local Area Commander for Falkirk said: "My thoughts and sympathies are with the family 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."
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