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Woman, 83, killed and four people injured in two-car crash

Google A7 Abbotsford Road through Galashiels. It is a 30mph road with one lane of cars going in each direction. A junction is seen in the picture with a 20mph speed limit sign. Pavements are at the side of the road as well as large trees and grass. Google
The crash happened on the A7 Abbotsford Road in Galashiels

An 83-year-old woman has died and four people have been injured following a two-car crash in the Scottish Borders.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the smash involving a black Seat Altea and a grey Honda CRV on the A7 Abbotsford Road in Galashiels at 10:55.

The driver of the Seat was taken to Borders General Hospital and pronounced dead at short time later.

The driver of the Honda, a 78-year-old man, was taken to Borders General Hospital along with three passengers - a 75-year-old woman, a 46-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The road was closed and reopened at about 15:00.

Sgt Jennifer Niven said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.