Motorcyclist dies in collision on A72 near Innerleithen

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The road was shut for about six hours following the accident

A 60-year-old man has died following a collision involving a car and a motorbike in the Borders.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at about 15:50 on Saturday on the A72 near Innerleithen.

Police Scotland said a 46-year-old man had been arrested and inquiries remained ongoing.

The road in the area was closed for a time and reopened about six hours later.

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