A man had died in a horror crash between a truck and a lorry that closed down the A1 for almost 12 hours. The collision happened in the early hours of Thursday, January 19, just north of Eyemouth in the Borders.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area with emergency services at the scene since 3.50am investigating the crash. The road did not reopen until 2.15pm.
Police have now confirmed a 50-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Sergeant Jill Kirkpatrick said: “We received a report of a crash involving a truck and a lorry on the A1 north of Eyemouth, around 3.30am on Thursday, 19 January, 2023.
“Emergency services attended and a 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“There were no reports of any other injuries.
“Enquiries into the crash are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0282 of 19 January, 2023.”
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