Chemical incident closes nursery in Bathgate

Fire crews were called to the scene in Gideon Court in Bathgate, West Lothian at around 6.55am today. Picture: Contributedplaceholder image
Fire crews were called to the scene in Gideon Court in Bathgate, West Lothian at around 6.55am today. Picture: Contributed

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A NURSERY has been shut as a precaution after a chemical incident nearby.

Fire crews were called to the scene in Gideon Court in Bathgate, West Lothian at around 6.55am today.

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Police said that the Rainbow Nursery in nearby Gideon Street has been closed as a precaution while emergency services deal with the incident.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that four engines were at the scene, including two special appliances.

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