Man, 70, dies in crash involving lorry and car in North Ayrshire

A man aged 70 has died following a crash involving a lorry and a car on the A71 in North Ayrshire.

Police said the driver of a grey Kia Ceed died following the collision with the DAF around 11.10am on Thursday.

The crash took place between the Corsehillmount roundabout and Warrix interchange.

Emergency services were called to the incident but the 70-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Constable Josh Forrester said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and we continue to carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash and the events leading up to it.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the Kia Ceed being driven in the area prior to the collision.

“I would also urge anyone with dash-cam footage or any other information that could assist to contact police.”