The crash took place near to Gullane Golf Club. Image Google Maps
THREE pensioners were taken to hospital following a serious accident on East Lothian’s coast road.
The incident took place at about 3pm on Friday on the A198, near Gullane Golf Club.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “The incident happened around 3pm and involved a Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen Golf.
"The 78-year-old male driver of the Suzuki, his 74-year-old female passenger and the 73-year-old female driver of the Volkswagen were all taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh having sustained a number of injuries.
"Inquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision are ongoing."
The road was closed for about seven hours following the incident.
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