Three in hospital with serious injuries after crash involving two cars

Three people are in hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving two cars.

Police Scotland said it was appealing for information after the crash, which took place on Friday at 10.15pm.

It involved a silver Volkswagen Passat Estate and a blue Vauxhall Grandland on the A7 near Tynehead, Midlothian.

The occupants of the Vauxhall, an 80-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman, were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries, according to police.

The driver of the Volkswagen, a 69-year-old man, attended Borders General Hospital with a serious injury.

Constable Stewart Logan said: “Our inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.

“We would like to speak to the driver of a heavy goods vehicle who was travelling behind the Vauxhall prior to the collision. If that was you, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 4452 of 20 September 2024.