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sian traynor & Alan McEwen

'Fireball' as van erupts into flames on Scots street as cops investigate

A van parked in a Scots street erupted into a fireball, sparking an investigation by police.

The silver vehicle was engulfed in flames on White Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, on Friday.

Images show the blaze lighting up the residential street, Edinburgh Live reports.

The fire is believed to have started at around 10pm.

No other cars or objects appeared to be surrounding the van when the fire took hold.

Emergency services were called to the scene.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police were made aware of a van on fire in White Street, Whitburn at around 10.10pm last night.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of how the fire started.”

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