Four in hospital after five vehicles involved in two smashes hours apart
Last updated 5th Jul 2023
Four people have been taken to hospital following two crashes on two major routes in the Scottish Borders within hours of each other yesterday (Tuesday).
Three people were taken for treatment in Edinburgh following a smash involving two vehicles on the A68 between Soutra and Oxton, around 1.20pm.
And then, around two-and-a-half hours later, as traffic was being diverted, a man was rushed to Borders General Hospital following a three-car crash on the A7 north of Stow.
Fire crews from Lauder, Galashiels and Dalkeith were among those to respond to the call.
Both roads were closed for several hours while police examined the scene and the wreckage was cleared.
That forced some drivers to take lengthy detours via the A72 and A1 to get to their destinations - with some bus services delayed or cancelled.
Both roads have since reopened, and officers say enquiries are ongoing.
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Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the A68 crash, involving a blue Audi A5 and a silver Vauxhall Vivaro - near to the junction for Glengelt - to contact them.
Both male drivers were taken to the Royal Infirmity of Edinburgh for treatment, as was the male passenger of the Audi. Their injuries are not described as being life-threatening.
Sergeant Dave Waddell, from Police Scotland, said: “Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing and we are appealing for any motorists who were in the area, or believes they saw the vehicles involved prior to the crash, to please come forward.
“You can contact police on 101, quoting incident 1531 of July 4th, 2023.”
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