Three dead after two motorcycles crash in the Scottish Borders
Last updated 1st Aug 2024
Three people have died following a crash involving two motorbikes in the Scottish Borders.
A Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 were travelling on the A6088 road between Chesters and the Carter Bar when tragedy struck, near the Scotland-England border.
Emergency services raced to the scene, along with an air ambulance, after the alarm was raised around 2.30pm on Sunday.
But two men aged 30 and 37, and a 23-year-old woman, could not be saved.
The road was closed for around seven hours while police crash investigators examined the scene and the wreckage was cleared.
Officers are today issuing an appeal for information.
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Sergeant Barry Sommerville, from Police Scotland said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the three people who died.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch.
“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of July 28th, 2024.
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