Borders road reopens after single-vehicle crash

16 September 2025

A road in the Borders has been reopened following a single-vehicle crash.

Police said emergency services had been called out to the incident on the A707 at Yair Bridge at about 22:30 on Monday.

The road remained shut in both directions until Tuesday morning between Linglie Road/Canon Street in Selkirk and Yair Bridge.

There are no details of any injuries.

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