2 die in crash

TWO pensioners have died in a crash in the Scottish Borders.

Police were called to the A7 between Galashiels and Selkirk at around 3.25pm on Saturday.

A 90-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident took place at the junction with the B7060 and involved a Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz.

Police have asked witnesses to come forward as they investigate the crash.