iStockA wheelchair user has died after being hit by a lorry in Ayrshire.
The incident occurred around 3.10pm on Thursday on the A76 at Castle, New Cumnock.
The 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.
Sergeant Craig Beaver of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
“Enquiries are continuing into the full circumstances surrounding the crash and the road was closed for around five hours whilst collision investigation was carried out.
“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1939 of October 14.”
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