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ITV News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- ITV News
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.
Irish Examiner
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
Co-driver's tragic death forces cancellation of British Rally Championship round
A co-driver has lost his life whilst competing in this morning's second leg of the Jim Clark Rally, the third round of the Probite British Rally Championship. The tragic accident happened on the morning's second stage (SS8 Edrom) shortly before 11am. A statement from Motorsport UK, the sport's governing body said: "Motorsport UK is deeply saddened to announce that co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life in an incident at the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday 24 May 2025. Driver James Williams was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening injuries. "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. "Motorsport UK has initiated a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident and will work closely with the Jim Clark Rally event organisers and Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and will cooperate with the relevant authorities." The organisers cancelled the remainder of the event and tomorrow's Jim Clark Reivers Rally. Roberts (39) was a very popular Welsh co-driver from Carmarthen. The driver of the car, fellow Welshman James Williams, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
The National
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Man killed in crash at Scottish Borders Jim Clark Rally
Emergency services were called to the incident at the Jim Clark Rally near Duns at around 10.50am on Saturday. A 39-year-old male co-driver died at the scene. The 27-year-old driver was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Police said that no one else was injured in the crash. READ MORE: Fire breaks out at recycling centre as emergency crews rush to scene Organisers of the closed-road event, the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club, cancelled the remainder of the event as well as the Jim Clark Reivers Rally scheduled for Sunday. Around 100 drivers were expected to compete over the weekend. Supt Vincent Fisher said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances." The Jim Clark Rally was first held in 1970 and is named after the Formula One champion Jim Clark, who grew up in the Scottish Borders. It is part of the Probite British Rally Championship, Asset Alliance Group Scottish Rally Championship and Protyre National Asphalt Championship. In 2014, three spectators were killed and six more were injured during the event when two cars lost control and veered into a viewing area. A fatal accident inquiry found that the deaths could have been prevented if people had been clearly banned from standing in the area where the crash happened. The event then returned in 2019 after "rigorous steps" were taken to ensure safety.
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Competitor dies at Jim Clark Rally and driver rushed to hospital with serious injuries
The man was competing in the Jim Clark Rally in the Borders which is part of the British Rally Championship circuit. A man has died and a second person has been seriously injured after a crash in the Jim Clark Rally in the Borders. The fatal incident took place on the D41/6 Edrom Mains road, near Duns, at around 10.50am on Saturday, May 24. Emergency services attended but the 39-year-old man, who was a co-driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening one else was injured. The Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally is a closed road motorsport event. It's part of the British Rally Championship circuit and was running between May 23-24. Organisers confirmed on Saturday afternoon that they had cancelled the rest of the event after it came to halt this morning. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A statement on Facebook read: "Following an incident at the Jim Clark Rally today [Saturday 24 May 2025], the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club have made the decision to cancel the remainder of the event and tomorrow's Jim Clark Reivers Rally." The British Rally Championship have not yet made a statement or confirmed what drivers were involved in the fatal incident. Superintendent Vincent Fisher said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.'
Scotsman
24-05-2025
- Scotsman
Man, 39, dies following crash in Jim Clark rally with another in Edinburgh hospital with serious injuries
A 39-year-old man competing in the Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders has died following a crash near Duns. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The incident happened around 10.50am on Saturday, May 24 on the D41/6 Edrom Mains road. Emergency services attended and the man, a co-driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The incident happened around 10.50am on Saturday, May 24 | John Devlin Shortly after 2pm on Saturday, organisers said: 'Following an incident at the Jim Clark Rally today, the Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club have made the decision to cancel the remainder of the event and tomorrow's Jim Clark Reivers Rally.' Police Scotland's Superintendent Vincent Fisher said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.'
