Four pensioners in hospital following serious two-car crash

The collision occurred on an Ayrshire road on Saturday afternoon.

Four elderly people in hospital following serious two-car crash in Ayrshire Ryan Scott Photography

Four elderly people are in hospital for treatment after a two-car crash on an Ayrshire road.

Emergency services were called to report of a road collision on the A78 at Skelmorlie at around 2pm on Saturday.

A 74-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Two women, 72 and 75, were taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley by ambulance.

At least one fire engine and ambulance were also in attendance at the incident while the road was closed.

An air ambulance was also in attendance at the scene.Ryan Scott Photography

Images show the emergency crews, with a fire engine and ambulance parked on the road and officers surveying the crash site.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Saturday, October 29, police were called to a report of a road crash involving two cars on the A78 at Skelmorlie.

“A 74-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman were taken by Ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

“Two women aged 72 and 75 years were taken by Ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.

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