A MOTORIST has been charged with driving offences following a crash near Galashiels this morning.

The A7 was closed for more than 90 minutes following the collision near Boleside at around 9.10am.

A passing fire crew tackled flames coming from a Citreon vehicle.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "A male has been arrested in connection with the incident."

The road re-opened at 10.45am.