A motorist has died after a horrifying late night crash with a bus in Ayrshire, police have confirmed.
Emergency crews raced to the scene on the A77 between Girvan and Turnberry last night after reports of a crash with a car and a bus on the road at around 10:30pm last night. Sadly, the 58-year-old car driver could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
The A77 was shut throughout the night as officers locked down the scene and Traffic Scotland provided updates on diversions. However, at around 7am they said that restrictions have been removed and the road is clear in both directions.
Officers say enquiries into the tragic incident are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a crash between a car and a bus on the A77 near Girvan at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 13 July, 2022.
“Emergency services attended and the 58-year-old car driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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