Police say that the incident took place at the Bankfield Roundabout in Ayr. (Image: Street View)
A MAJOR Ayr road was closed for almost seven hours following a three-vehicle crash.
Police Scotland reported the closure of the A77 following the incident at the Bankfield roundabout, near University Hospital Ayr.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which took place at around 4.40pm on Wednesday, June 26.
The road was shut between the Holmston and Bankfield roundabouts, with vehicles diverted via Holmston Road, Castlehill Road and Dalmellington Road in both directions.
UPDATE! @ 00:06 Is The A77 between Holmston and Bankfield Roundabout is now ✅OPEN ✅ In both directions following an earlier closure. #A77
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 26, 2024
Traffic Scotland advised that the road eventually reopened just after midnight.
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