Boy, 9, seriously hurt after knocked off bike by bus
The incident happened around midday on Sunday on the slip road between Glasgow Road and the A77.
Last updated 17th Feb 2025
A nine-year-old is seriously hurt in hospital after he was knocked off his bike by a bus in Kilmarnock.
The collision happened on the slip road between Glasgow Road and the A77 around midday on Sunday.
The road was shut for several hours while crash investigations took place.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this incident. I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information to contact us.
“Drivers with dash-cam who were on this road around the time of the crash are asked to review their footage and please contact us if it holds anything relevant.
“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 1248 of 16 February.”
A spokesperson for Stagecoach West Scotland said: "We can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in an incident at Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock on Sunday, 16th February at approximately 11.45 am.
"We are working with the emergency services to assist with their investigation.
"Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this incident, as well as their families. Safety is our absolute priority, and we will provide every support we can to assist in the investigation."
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