One person taken to hospital following crash on A72

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 14th Apr 2024

One person's been taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Borders.

It happened on the A72, east of Walkerburn - near the bend at Holylee Farm - shortly after 11am today (Sunday).

The road was closed for a short time while the scene was made safe.

The condition of the casualty is unknown.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.15am on Sunday, officers received a report of a crash involving a car and a motorcyclist on the A72 near Walkerburn.

“One person was taken to hospital.

“The road was closed and later reopened.”

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