One man dead and 23 people hurt in crash on A6089 between Carfraemill and Gordon

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One man has died and 23 people have been taken to hospital after a bus overturned in the Scottish Borders. The single-vehicle crash happened on the A6089, between Carfraemill and Gordon, at around 10.50am on Saturday.

Police Scotland said the private minibus was carrying 23 adult passengers as well as the driver on a journey from Newtongrange to Kelso. One male passenger died in the accident, while 22 passengers and the driver are being treated in hospital.

Ch Insp Steven Duncan said: “We’re providing ongoing support to the family of the man who tragically lost his life, along with those who have been injured and their families.

Scottish Borders Police (@BordersPolice) ONE PERSON HAS SADLY DIED AFTER A MINIBUS OVERTURNED ON #A6089



A man has died and 23 people were taken to hospital following the incident, which took place around 10.50am today (Saturday 29th December) between Carfraemill and Gordon.



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“Our Road Policing Unit, together with partners, are currently working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this.

“We’d ask anyone who may be concerned that a loved one has been affected, or anyone who could help with our investigation, to get in touch immediately via 101 and quote incident number 1369 of 29 December.”