Two in hospital after crash involving car, van and lorry

Two men are in hospital after a crash involving a car, van and lorry in Dumfries and Galloway.

Officers were called to the A7 north of Langholm around 12.30pm on Tuesday following reports of a collision involving three vehicles.

A 48-year-old man was taken to Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle while a 57-year-old man was taken Borders General Hospital in Galashiels.

Police said the road remains closed while investigations are carried out and the vehicles are recovered.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, we were called to a report of a crash, involving a car, a van and a lorry, on the A7, north of Langholm.

“Emergency services attended and one man, aged 48, was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary.

“A 57-year-old man was taken Borders General Hospital, Galashiels.

“The road is closed to allow for recovery and collision investigation. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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