Police close A76 in both directions due to 'severe incident'

Drivers are urged to find alternative routes at this time.

Police close A76 in both directions due to ‘severe incident’ after collision Police

Police have closed a major road in Ayrshire due to a “severe incident”.

The force released a statement through social media confirming that the A76 is closed in both directions at Castle, New Cumnock following a serious collision.

Local diversions have been put in place and drivers are being urged to find alternative routes at this time.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road was shut due to a “serious collision”.

A spokesperson said: “Due to a severe incident, the A76 is closed in both directions at Castle, New Cumnock. Local Diversions will be in place shortly.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.35pm on Monday, September 18, police were called to a road crash at Castle Place, New Cumnock.

“Officers are at the scene and the road is closed.”

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