A COLLISION between a car and a lorry occurred on the A7 south of Hawick at around 9.25am this morning (Thursday).

The incident resulted in the inolved car catching fire.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We received a report of a collision on the A7 south of Hawick around 9.25am on Thursday December 10.

"The road is now closed between Langholm and Hawick, and we'd urge drivers to seek alternative routes.

“We’re currently working with our partners in the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish 
Fire and Rescue Service, who are at the scene.”

The conditions of the parties involved have not yet been confirmed.