A7 blocked following two-car crash in Galashiels

The emergency services are pictured attending a previous incident on the A7 in Galashiels in May.
Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 9th May 2025
Last updated 9th May 2025

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-car crash which is blocking the A7 in Galashiels.

Police, fire and ambulance crews raced to the incident after the alarm was raised shortly after 2pm today (Friday).

It happened close to the A7 car wash on the road which links the Borders with Edinburgh.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area.

More to follow...

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