iStockA man has been charged and two people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and lorry in the Scottish Borders.
Emergency services were called to the crash on the A68 at the junction with the B6360 leading to Gattonside at around 5.05pm on Tuesday.
The incident involved a silver Ford Kuga and a blue DAF CF heavy goods tipper vehicle.
Two men aged 48 and 71 were taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment.
The road was closed for two hours to allow for investigations to take place.
A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a road traffic offence, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
Police Constable Andy Ross said: “Our enquiries into the circumstances of this crash remain ongoing.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch with us. I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 2805 of 17 June, 2025.
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