A77 closed in both directions after two-vehicle crash near Kilmarnock

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 10:37 · Archive

The A77 near Kilmarnock has been closed in both directions following a two-vehicle collision at the Bellfield interchange.

A two-vehicle crash has forced the closure of the A77 at the Bellfield interchange near Kilmarnock in both directions. The collision occurred at approximately 7.35am on Monday 19 October during the morning rush hour.

Emergency services attended the scene immediately. Police Scotland advised road users to avoid the area entirely. Traffic Scotland reported delays of around 16 minutes on the southbound carriageway approaching the closure, with diversion routes put in place for both northbound and southbound traffic.

Drivers were instructed to seek alternative routes whilst the incident was dealt with. The exact cause of the collision and the number of casualties, if any, were not reported by either outlet at the time of their updates.

How it is being reported

• Busy road CLOSED as emergency services rush to scene of 'serious' crashA busy road in Ayrshire has been closed as emergency services race to the scene of a rush-hour crashGlasgow Times · 19 Oct, 09:44
• Major junction closed in both directions near Kilmarnock after crashEmergency services are at the sceneThe Herald · 19 Oct, 08:40

In this story: A77 · Bellfield Interchange · Kilmarnock · Ayrshire · Police Scotland · Traffic Scotland

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