Concern for missing occupants of BMW after serious crash on A701

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash
involving one vehicle in the early hours of this morning after a grey BMW M140i
left the road on the A701 Peebles Road between Penicuik and Leadburn.

When officers attended the scene no one was in the car which
had sustained significant damage. A search involving officers, police dogs and
a helicopter was undertaken as there were concerns that the occupants of the
BMW may have been injured.

Sgt John Easton, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “This was
a serious crash and those in the car could be injured and require medical
treatment so we are eager to trace them. We also need to establish the
circumstances leading up to the collision.

“I would urge anyone who was in the area between midnight
and 3am, when the crash was reported to us, to get in touch if they saw
anything. There may have been a lot of people around going home from New Year
parties.

“Anyone driving in the area who saw a grey BMW who may have
dash-cam footage is also asked to get in touch. Likewise, I would ask the
occupants of the car to contact us urgently to reassure us that they are safe.

“If you have information please call Police Scotland on 101,
quoting incident 1029 of Tuesday, 1 January.”