Three dead following crash involving two motorbikes 

Officers were alerted to the crash that happened around 2.30pm on the A6008 on Sunday.

Three dead following crash involving two motorbikes in Scottish BordersiStock

Three people have died following a crash involving two motorbikes in the Scottish Borders.

Officers were alerted to the crash that happened around 2.30pm on the A6088 on Sunday.

Police confirmed that a Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike were involved in the collision.

Emergency services attended and three riders, a 37-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, died at the scene.

The road was closed and re-opened around 9.30pm.

The force is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.

Sergeant Barry Sommerville 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 28, 2024.”

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