Three people in serious condition after Rangers supporters bus crash in Ayrshire
A bus taking Rangers supporters to Ibrox has been involved in a serious crash in Ayrshire.
A bus taking Rangers supporters to Ibrox has been involved in a serious crash in Ayrshire.
The accident happened on the A76 at the Crossroads roundabout near to Bowhouse Prison at around 1.15pm on Saturday.
Police Scotland released the following statement:
Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious coach crash on the A76 near Crossroads Roundabout in East Ayrshire.
Police were made aware of the incident around 1315 hours today.
Emergency services attended and 18 people have been taken to hospital. Medical staff have confirmed that three people are in a serious condition.
There were 36 people, plus the driver, on board the coach at the time of the incident.
The road is currently closed in both directions and crash scene investigators are conducting enquiries and examining the scene of the crash.
Inspector Darren Faulds, Road Policing Unit, said:
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the crash and anyone with any information is asked to call road policing officers at Irvine Police Office on 101.”