Woman, 25, and man, 69, fighting for life in hospital following collision on A68
Two people are fighting for their life in hospital after two cars were involved in a crash on the A68.
A white Seat and a blue Kia collided on the cross-border route, near Bingfield - around 30 miles south of the Carter Bar - shortly before 1pm today (Sunday).
Emergency services raced to the scene after the alarm was raised, and the driver of the Kia, a 69-year-old man, and one of his passengers, a woman aged 25, were taken to hospital by air ambulance with what's being described as "critical, life-threatening injuries".
A woman, aged 58, and a four-year-old girl, who were also passengers in the car, were taken to hospital with suspected minor injuries.
The 23-year-old male driver of the Seat was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The road was closed for around six hours while police examined the scene and the wreckage was cleared. It has since reopened.
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An investigation has been launched by officers from Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department and police are now asking for anyone who might have been driving in the area and have dashcam footage, or who might have seen either vehicle, to get in touch.
Sergeant Russ Surrey, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an incredibly serious collision which has left two people in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries and our thoughts are with them and their family at this time.
“Three others, including a young child have also sustained injuries and we are thankful that these appear to be minor.
“We have launched an investigation into this incident and we are interested in hearing from anyone who may have dashcam, or thinks they can help.
“We are determined to establish exactly what has happened in the moments prior to the collision so please get in touch if you can help.”
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Meanwhile, the A701 road in Peeblesshire was closed this evening following reports of a crash south of Crookhaugh.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are responding to a crash on the A701, south of Crookhaugh. Road closures are in place.
"Drivers should use an alternative route, and people should avoid the area to allow emergency services access."
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