An 83-year-old woman died and four people were injured in a car crash 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 a collision between a black Seat Altea and a gray Honda CRV on the A7 Abbotsford Road, Galashiels, at 10.55am.

The driver of the Seat was taken to Borders General Hospital and pronounced dead a 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 believed to be life-threatening.

The road was closed and reopened around 3 p.m.

Sgt Jennifer Niven said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died as the investigation continues to establish the full circumstances.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us contact the police.