THE family of a 68-year-old Peebles woman have paid tribute after she died in a road traffic collision near the Leadburn junction at the weekend. 

Irene Robson died after her red Honda Jazz was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Zafira on the A6094 between Leadburn and Howgate shortly before 1pm on Sunday, October 2. 

The 41-year-old man, who was the driver of the Vauxhall, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

And today, Irene's family issued the following statement through Police Scotland: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene. 

"It has come as a great shock to us all and we're grateful for the messages of condolences from friends. 

"Irene was a devoted wife, mother, granny, daughter, sister, auntie and good friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all." 

Police are continuing with their enquiries into the collision and are particularly keen to speak to those who stopped at the scene immediately after the collision itself.

Sergeant Ross Drummond of the Road Policing Unit based in Dalkeith said: "My thoughts and condolences are today with the loved ones of both drivers at this difficult time.

"There were several members of the public who we understand stopped to help and left the scene before speaking with police. I would encourage them to come forward, even if they didn't see the collision itself but offered some assistance.

"There are no known eyewitnesses to this collision and I urge anyone who was travelling in the area and who saw either the silver Vauxhall Zafira or a red Honda Jazz prior to this incident to contact police immediately if not already done so."

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively an anonymous report can be made through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.