Woman hurt as car hits tree

A 25-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital after the car she was driving left the road and hit a tree.

The incident happened at Harburn Road, West Calder, just after 7.30pm yesterday.

The woman managed to free herself from the car, which ended up in a ditch on its side.

The casualty, who was suffering from minor injuries, was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.