TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash in Peebles last night (Saturday December 17 2022)

Emergency services were called to the scene near to the Harrison Ford Garage on Edinburgh Road shortly before 5pm.

Two cars were involved in the crash and the road was temporarily closed whilst officers dealt with the incident.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 4.50pm on Saturday, 17 December, to a report of a two car crash on Edinburgh Road, Peebles.

“Two people, the drivers, were taken to Borders General Hospital to be checked over.”