AN elderly passenger was killed in a car crash near Kelso last night.

The 95-year-old was in a Ford Fiesta when it was struck by a Seat Ibiza on the A6089, Kelso to Gordon road, just before 9pm.

A Vauxhall Corsa was also hit during the crash at Bullet Loan.

The woman passenger was rushed to Borders General Hospital, where she later died.

Sergeant Neil Inglis said: "This incident has tragically resulted in one woman sustaining fatal injuries and our thoughts and sympathies are with her family at this time.

"Our inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who was on the road at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw these vehicles travelling in the area beforehand, is urged to contact police immediately.

"In addition, anyone with any further information relevant to this ongoing investigation should also get in touch."

The A6098 was closed in both directions for around seven hours while emergency services attended the scene and carried out a collision investigation.

Anyone with information can contact the Road Policing Unit in Galashiels via 101, quoting incident number 4423 of July 2.