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Scottish Borders crash: Man dies and 23 taken to hospital as minibus overturns

The scene on the A6089 where one man died and 23 people were taken to hospital after a private minibus overturned (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

A man has died, and 23 people taken to hospital, after a minibus overturned in the Scottish Borders.

It happened on the A6089, between Carfraemill and Gordon, just before 11am on Saturday.

The private minibus, travelling from Newtongrange to Kelso, was carrying 23 adult passengers as well as the driver.

Twenty-two passengers and the driver were taken to Borders General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

The scene on the A6089 where one man died and 23 people were taken to hospital after a private minibus overturned (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The road remained closed in both directions on Saturday afternoon as officers carried out investigations.

Ch Insp Steven Duncan, of the Lothians and Scottish Borders Police Division said: "We're providing ongoing support to the family of the man who tragically lost his life, along with those who have been injured and their families.

"Our road policing unit, together with partners, are currently working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this.

"We'd ask anyone who may be concerned that a loved one has been affected, or anyone who could help with our investigation, to get in touch immediately via 101 and quote incident number 1369 of 29th December."

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