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A learner driver has been killed in a head-on crash during a lesson near Melrose, police have said.A learner driver has been killed in a head-on crash during a lesson near Melrose, police have said.
Suzanne Harkness, 22, from Galashiels, died in hospital after her driving school car hit a Volkswagen travelling in the opposite direction on Wednesday. Suzanne Harkness, 22, from Galashiels, died after the collision involving her driving school car and a Volkswagen travelling in the opposite direction.
The crash happened shortly after 1800 BST on the A6091 Melrose bypass. The crash happened at about 1800 BST on Wednesday on the A6091 Melrose bypass.
The driving instructor and driver of the other car were being treated in hospital for serious injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening. The driving instructor and driver of the other car were being treated in hospital for serious injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.
Lothian and Borders Police have appealed for witnesses.Lothian and Borders Police have appealed for witnesses.