A biker has been left seriously injured following a crash with a van on the A77.
The road smash took place near Spittalhill in Kilmarnock at around 12.40pm on Friday afternoon.
The 55-year old motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to Crosshouse Hospital with serious injuries.
Medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable and police confirmed the 21-year-old male van driver was not injured.
Sergeant Craig Beaver, Ayrshire Roads Policing, said: “Although a number of motorists stopped at the time to assist, we still need people who witnessed or who maybe have dashcam footage of the collision to get in touch.
“If you were on the A77 around the time, and can assist with our enquiries, then please call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 1391 of Friday, January 28, 2022.
“The road has re-opened.”
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