A 14-year-old boy is seriously injured after being hit by a car while walking to school.

The collision happened at 8.20am on Manse Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, on Monday.

The boy was taken to Wishaw General Hospital with leg fractures.

Officers have described his injuries as serious.

Sergeant Mike Turner, of Livingston road policing unit,said: "Unfortunately a young lad has suffered serious leg injuries in this collision.

"We would ask anyone who saw it or who has information that can assist us with our inquiries to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact road policing at Livingston on 101 and quote incident number 0696.