Both drivers killed in two-car crash in Scottish Borders

Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.

The fatal collision, involving a metallic green Ford Fiesta and silver Nissan Leaf, occurred in Kelso at about 6.50pm on Wednesday.

Emergency services attended - but both drivers, two men aged 35 and 42, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said no other injuries were reported.

The crash site - the A6089 Edinburgh Road near to the junction with the B6364 - was closed for investigations to take place, and was reopened at about 1.30am on Thursday.

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Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of both the men at this extremely difficult time, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

"I am appealing to anyone who was driving in the area at the time or saw either vehicle prior to the crash to please come forward and speak with officers.

"I'd also ask that those with dash cam footage or CCTV please review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation."

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