Competitor dies in Jim Clark Rally near Duns
A competitor has died in a crash at the Jim Clark Rally in the Borders.
Co-driver Dai Roberts was confirmed to have died after the accident on the Edrom Mains road near Duns shortly before 11am on Saturday 24th May.
Driver James Williams was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life threatening injuries.
Tributes to the Welshman, reportedly from Carmarthen, have been led by James Williams Rallying team.
Its statement said: "It is with a heavy heart, we have to share this sad news this afternoon.
"The motorsport community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved Dai Roberts - who lost his life in an incident at the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday 24 May 2025."
It added its "thoughts and prayers are with the Roberts family at this difficult time".
The sport's governing body, Motorsport UK, has begun what it calls a "full investigation" into the circumstances, working with event organisers and the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club.
In a statement it said: "Motorsport UK sends its condolences to Dai's family and friends, the Jim Clark Rally, Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and members of the motorsport community."
Following the incident, the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club posted on X to say it had decided to cancel the remainder of the event as well as the Jim Clark Reivers Rally which was due to take place on Sunday 25th May.
Police Scotland confirmed that no one else was injured in the crash.
Superintendent Vincent Fisher from Police Scotland said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.'
The Jim Clark Rally is a closed road event based around the town of Duns, named after the Berwickshire motorsport legend, Jim Clark.
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