Two boys hit by vehicles

TWO boys were taken to hospital after being knocked down in separate road accidents in the Lothians.

A 16-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle on West Main Street, in Whitburn, at around 11.40am yesterday. He was taken to Wishaw General by ambulance, but his injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

Another boy, aged between eight and 11, was struck by a vehicle on Clovenstone Road, in Wester Hailes, at around 5pm.

He is not thought to have suffered any injuries, but was taken to the Sick Kids as a precaution.