Three in hospital after two-vehicle crash on A72 in Innerleithen

Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in the Scottish Borders.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11:50 on Pirn Road in Innerleithen.

The Scottish Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, two special operations response teams, a paramedic response unit and an air ambulance with a critical care team to the scene.

One person had be airlifted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary while two others were taken to the Borders General Hospital. Police said the road had been closed and advised drivers to avoid the area.