A police investigation is underway after the death of a 47-year-old woman near Bathgate.
The woman was found seriously injured next to a 47-year-old man in a burning car near Drumcross Farm in Bathgate.
Emergency services attended the scene after the alarm was raised shortly around 6pm on Tuesday.
The pair were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The woman, who was found with significant burns to her body and a head wound, died from her injuries on Thursday.
The man also suffered burns, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A force spokesperson said: “Police in West Lothian are investigating following the death of a woman who was found seriously injured in the Bathgate area.
“At around 6.15pm on Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a car alight near to Drumcross Farm.
“On arrival, a 47-year-old woman was found with significant burns to her body and an injury to her head.
“She was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she sadly passed away on Thursday.
“A 47-year-old man was also found with burns to his body and was taken to hospital where he continues to be treated. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
“The woman’s death is being treated as suspicious and inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are continuing.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
