The Scotsman

Two pensioners die after Borders crash

- By CRAIG PATON

Two pensioners have died following a crash in the Borders.

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

A 90-year-old man and 79-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. The incident took place at the road’s junction with the B6070 and involved a Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz.

Police have asked for witnesses to come forward with informatio­n as they try to assess the circumstan­ces around the crash.

Sergeant Iain Mcintyre said: “Our thoughts are with the families of the man and woman who died and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstan­ces.

“We are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

“Anyone with dashcam footage that could assist with our investigat­ion is also asked to contact us.”

Witnesses are asked to call 101 with any informatio­n.

 ?? ?? ↑ The accident happened on the A7 between Selkirk and Galashiels
↑ The accident happened on the A7 between Selkirk and Galashiels

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