Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after A7 crash between Sandysike and Longtown

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Police have warned the road may be closed for "some time". Credit: ITV Border.

The A7 has been shut after a two vehicle crash which saw a motorcylist airlifted to hospital.

Police were called to a collision between Sandysike and Longtown just before 2.30pm today.

It involved a motorbike and a vehicle.

The road may be closed for some time and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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