A young motorcyclist has tragically died after colliding with a tractor in East Ayrshire.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the B778 near North Kilbride Lodge, Stewarton, shortly after 11am on Saturday.
A 32-year-old man, who was riding a blue Yamaha motorbike, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His loved ones have been informed by officers who closed the road for around six hours yesterday.
A probe into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing with investigators keen to speak to anyone who may have dash-cam footage.
Police Sergeant Kevin Blackley of the Road Policing Unit in Ayrshire said: “Our enquiries are continuing into the full circumstances surrounding this collision and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have any relevant dash-cam footage, to please contact us as soon as possible.
“The road was closed for around six hours with diversions in place, and I would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services attended.
“Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1466 of 17 July.”
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