A7 crash: Major road closed north of Langholm after crash with drivers told to avoid area

Police in the area said the major road is shut approximately four miles north of Langholm.

Officers said the road is likely to be closed for a number of hours while emergency services are at the scene.

A diversion is place via Canonbie to Newcastleton to Hawick for people travelling north and vice versa for those travelling south.

Police are urging people to avoid the area.