An elderly man has died after a one-vehicle crash on a road near the Scottish Borders on Thursday.
Shortly before midday on Thursday, police were called to a crash on the A710 near Dumfries.
A 93-year-old man was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, but died shortly afterwards.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.55am on Thursday October 5 2023, we were called to a report of a one-vehicle collision on the A710, about three miles west of Dumfries.
“A 93-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later.
“The road remains closed between Dumfries and Southerness to allow for investigation.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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