Two bikers killed in collision with vehicle

Two bikers have have died following a crash in Midlothian.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2016, 15:18 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2016, 16:19 BST

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The accident took place on the A6094 at Rosewell. Picture; GoogleThe accident took place on the A6094 at Rosewell. Picture; Google
The accident took place on the A6094 at Rosewell. Picture; Google

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A 64-year-old male rider and his 59-year-old female passenger were killed following a collision with a BMW .

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Emergency services were called but the two bikers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock imageTwo bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock image
Two bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock image

The accident happened on the A6094 1/2 a mile south of Rosewell at around 10.40pm on Thursday night.

A 26-year-old man, who was driving the BMW, was treated for minor injuries.

The road was closed for period of time while enquiries were conducted, however the road has since reopened.

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Inspector Richard Latto from the Road Policing Unit said: “This collision sadly resulted in the death of two people and we are eager to gather as much information as possible.

Two bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock imageTwo bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock image
Two bikers have been killed in a collision. Picture; stock image

“Anyone who was on the A6094 on Thursday night and saw either of the two vehicles involved is asked to contact us immediately.

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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