An unknown number of people are believed to have been seriously injured following an incident at the Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders this afternoon.

Accoring to sky News a 49-year-old man has died and a number of spectators have been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle.

The remainder of the event has now been cancelled.

Jim Clark Rally organisers said in a statement on Facebook: “The Jim Clark Rally was stopped on SS16 earlier this afternoon following an incident.

“Police and Medical personnel are in attendance at the scene. A further statement will be issued in due course.”