78-year-old man taken to hospital after Ayr van crash

A 78-year-old man was taken to hospital after a collision <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
A 78-year-old man was taken to hospital after a collision (Image: NQ)
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AN OAP was taken to hospital after being struck by a van in Ayr.

Emergency services raced to the scene on Prestwick Road just before 4pm on Thursday, October 22.

The 78-year-old man was taken to Crosshouse Hospital and police say enquiries are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.55pm on Thursday, October 22, we were called to a report of a crash on Prestwick Road, Ayr, where a 78-year-old man was struck by a van.

“The pedestrian was taken to Crosshouse Hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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