Motorcyclist, 26, dies following collision with car in the Scottish Borders
Last updated 27th Apr 2025
A 26-year-old man has died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car in the Scottish Borders.
The tragedy unfolded on the back road between Galashiels and Lauder around 3.45pm yesterday (Saturday) afternoon.
Emergency services raced to Langshaw area after the alarm was raised, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the driver of the car was uninjured and the road has since reopened.
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It's the latest in a series of crashes on our roads in recent weeks, which have involved motorcycles.
A 58-year-old man died following a motorcycle crash on the B6357 near Saughtree on April 6th.
The tragedy unfolded just hours before the speed limit on the road was reduced from 60 to 50mph as part of an 18-month trial aimed at reducing the number of serious and fatal crashes, although it's unclear if speed was a factor on this occasion.
And, on March 19th, a 70-year-old man died after his bike was involved in a collision with a lorry and a car on the A68 at Earlston.
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Referring to the latest incident, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Motorists are advised that the unclassified road between Lauder and Galashiels, known locally as the Langshaw Road, has been closed following a crash.
"The incident involved a car and a motorcycle, and took place around 3.45pm on Saturday (April 26th).
"Emergency services remain at the scene and the road has been closed between the north end at Lauder and the south end at crossroads to Stow and Blainslie."
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