Ross Jones Barker was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Saturday, which happened on the A6089 between Carfraemill and Gordon at about 10.50am.

Mr Barker, 59, of Port Seton in East Lothian, was travelling on the private vehicle from Newtongrange to Kelso with 22 other passengers and the driver – all of whom were men aged between 24 and 75.

Fourteen of those were taken to Borders General Hospital, eight to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, and one was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow.

Six remain in hospital with serious injuries, but are in a stable condition.

Police Scotland said an investigation into the crash was ongoing, with the road having been closed in both directions until 9pm on Saturday to allow officers to inspect the scene and recover the minibus.

Chief Inspector Steven Duncan, of the Lothians & Scottish Borders Police Division, said: “This has been an outing among friends and associates which has turned into tragedy.

“Our sympathies are with Ross’ family, who have respectfully requested privacy during this terrible ordeal as they try to come to terms with their loss. Our thoughts also remain with all those injured and their families.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues in the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, who provided vital help in responding to this incident.

“We’re also very grateful to the NHS, Scottish Borders Council and the public for their support of officers and all those affected.”

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