Major road closed as four people taken to hospital following crash

The A68 was closed in both directions following the incident near Melrose on Wednesday.

Major road closed as four people taken to hospital after A68 crash in Scottish Borders near Melrose Google Maps

Four people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a major road in the Scottish Borders.

Shortly after 2pm on Wednesday, police and emergency services were called to the incident on the A68 near Melrose.

The road was closed in both directions and four people were taken by ambulance to Borders General Hospital.

Their conditions are currently unknown.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.05pm on Wednesday, October 26, police and emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road crash on the A68, Ravenswood Roundabout, near Earlston. 

“Four people have been taken by ambulance to Borders General Hospital.

“The road is currently closed with diversions via Gattonside. No further details at this time.”

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