Appeal for information following crash on A701

Officers in the Borders are appealing for information following a crash on the A701.

Around 4.55pm on Sunday, 1 October, 2023 emergency services were called to the crash involving a motorbike near Tweedsmuir.

A 62-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

Sergeant David Waddell of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our investigations are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash take place, who has not yet spoken to police, to contact us. We are also keen to obtain any dash-cam from motorists driving on the road around the time of the crash.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who assisted at the scene of the crash this morning.

“Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 with reference 2627 of 1 October, 2023.”

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Appeal for information following crash on A701

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