Major crash on A77 with multiple ambulances scrambled to incident

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Emergency services are currently dealing with a major crash on the A77.Multiple ambulances and fire crews are currently attending a smash between at least two vehicles close to Kingswell.One bus and a van appears to be involved with traffic at a standstill on the major route.Initial reports suggest the road is closed in both directions with the M77 slip nearby also closed as a result.One eye-witness said: "I haven't seen an emergency response like that in a long, long time.

Ambulances are still going to the scene."I really hope that everyone is okay."Traffic monitoring system Inrix states: "A77 in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to accident from A719 to M77 J6 (Kingswell).

The M77 exit slip road is also closed."A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.40pm on Monday, August 14, police received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a bus and a van on the A77 near the Kingswell roundabout.“The road is currently closed southbound and emergency services remain at the scene.” Read next: Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter