THREE people have died following a crash involving two motorbikes in the Scottish borders. 

The incident on July 28, on the A6088 at around 2.30pm, involved a Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike.

Three riders were pronounced dead at the scene, a 37-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman.

Sergeant Barry Sommerville, from Police Scotland, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the three people who died.

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“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch.

“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.”

The road was closed and re-opened around 9.30pm.

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of 28 July, 2024.