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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Passenger dies and driver rushed to Edinburgh hospital after Jim Clark Rally crash
A co-driver has died and a driver has been rushed to an Edinburgh hospital following a crash during the Jim Clark Rally. The annual event, held in the Scottish Borders, has been cancelled following a crash involving a single rally car on the D41/6 Edrom Mains Road at around 10.50am on Saturday, May 24. Emergency services attended and the co-driver of the car, aged 39, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. READ MORE: Edinburgh police tape off home and forensics scour the scene as campervan 'torched' READ MORE: Tragedy as Edinburgh police find body in search for missing Midlothian man The 27-year-old driver was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious but not life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured. 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.' A statement on the Jim Clark Rally website reads: "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." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Co-driver killed in crash at Jim Clark Rally in Scottish Borders
A co-driver in the Jim Clark rally has been killed in a crash at the event in the Scottish services were called to the incident at the event near Duns at around 10: 39-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The 27-year-old driver was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious, but not life-threatening, said the remainder of the event and Sunday's Jim Clark Reivers Rally have been cancelled.
ITV News
21-05-2025
- ITV News
Police probe attempted murder following hit-and-run in Dumfries
Police in Dumfries and Galloway are appealing for information following a hit-and-run attempted murder. The incident happened shortly after 11pm on Saturday 17th May. Police Scotland say a man was hit by a car on Criffel Road and that the vehicle and its occupants left the scene in the direction of College Road and Newbridge Drive. A 28-year-old man was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. Officers say enquiries have established that a silver VW Golf was in the area at the time. Detective Inspector Scott Wilson said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have been gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area, which is being reviewed. "Officers have also been carrying out door to door enquiries in the local area and will continue to do so. "But I would also be very keen to speak anyone who was in the area at the time or has seen the car since then and may be able to assist our investigation. "I would also like to hear from anyone who has dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage from the Lincluden area around the time of the incident. "Any information, or footage, could prove vital, so please do pass it on to officers. "Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4575 of 17 May. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Police hunting 'three youths who drove golf buggy dangerously' through Scots town
The trio were spotted on the buggy before it collided with a fence in Stranraer on Tuesday night. Police are hunting three youths who drove a golf buggy 'dangerously' through a Scots town. The trio were spotted on the buggy before it collided with a fence in Stranraer on Tuesday night. The three were then seen running away from the scene in the town's Garrick Drive. Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened. A statement on the Police Scotland Facebook page read: 'About 8.30pm on May 20, three youths were observed in a green golf buggy travelling along Garrick Drive in Stranraer. 'The driver was driving dangerously on the road then pavements before colliding with a fence on the footpath near to Belmont Park. 'The youths ran off after the collision. 'Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident. 'The crime reference number is CR/0206583/25.' Meanwhile, police in Dumfries and Galloway are also probing an attempted murder after a man suffered serious injuries after being deliberately hit by a car. At around 11.20pm on Saturday, May 17, emergency crews raced to Criffel Road in Dumfries after receiving a report of a car having deliberately crashed into a man. Upon attending, a 28-year-old man was rushed to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries. The car and its occupants had left the scene, heading towards College Road and onto Newbridge Drive. Officers have established that, through ongoing enquiries, a silver-coloured, five-door VW Golf with tinted rear windows was in the area at the time. Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4575 of 17 May or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Teenager in court over Edinburgh Portobello beach 'stabbing'
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with an alleged stabbing at an Edinburgh police and paramedics were called to Portobello Beach at 19:40 on Friday following reports of a large-scale disturbance on Portobello promenade.A 17-year-old boy was found injured and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for 16-year-old appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, danger of life and attempted murder. Granted bail He made no plea and was granted bail. His next appearance is yet to be the time of the incident, officers also charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with possession of a was due to be reported to the relevant authorities.
