Driver dies in single-vehicle crash on A72 near Peebles

A 60-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on the A72 in the Borders.

Emergency services were called out to the incident near Neidpath Castle, Peebles, at about 10:25.

Police said the driver of the only car involved, a black Mercedes C class, was pronounced dead on his way to hospital.

Police have appealed to anyone who has information or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident .

Sgt Ross Drummond said: "I would also appeal to anyone who saw the black Mercedes C class in Peebles prior to the crash to get in touch."

The road was closed for about three hours 45 minutes, reopening at about 14:45.