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Family of four killed in Polmont car and lorry crash | Family of four killed in Polmont car and lorry crash |
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A couple and their young son and daughter have been killed in a road crash near Polmont. | A couple and their young son and daughter have been killed in a road crash near Polmont. |
The family's Fiat car was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry on the A801, near the Lathallan roundabout where it joins with the M9. | The family's Fiat car was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry on the A801, near the Lathallan roundabout where it joins with the M9. |
The lorry driver was not hurt in the crash which happened about 14:20. | The lorry driver was not hurt in the crash which happened about 14:20. |
Emergency services have sealed off the scene, with the A801 closed between Lathallan and Bowhouse. | Emergency services have sealed off the scene, with the A801 closed between Lathallan and Bowhouse. |
The Scottish Fire and Rescue service sent crews from Falkirk, Bo'ness and Larbert to the scene. | The Scottish Fire and Rescue service sent crews from Falkirk, Bo'ness and Larbert to the scene. |
Officers investigating the collision have asked for witnesses to contact them. | |
Supt Iain Murray said: "This was a tragic collision which sadly killed all occupants of the car. | |
"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this crash, or who has information that can help, so that we can piece together the circumstances. | |
"We are particularly keen to trace a silver people carrier which was seen near to the site of the crash." |