FOUR people have been taken to Borders General Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a major road, according to police.

The A68 is currently closed in both directions at Ravenswood Roundabout, near Earlston, after the collision, say officers.

A diversion is in place via Gattonside.

The incident happened at around 2.05pm today (Wednesday, October 26).

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2.05pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, police and emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road crash on the A68, Ravenswood Roundabout, near Earlston.

“Four people have been taken by ambulance to Borders General Hospital.

"The road is currently closed with diversions via Gattonside.”

The spokesperson added that there were no further details at this time.