A TRAVELLER became so ill during a bus journey in Cumnock the service had to be axed while first aiders raced to help the casualty.

Emergency services scrambled to the scene at Glaisnock Road at around 3pm last week after the person became unwell.

The 356 Stagecoach bus faced major delays due to the incident which forced other passengers to find alternative travel routes.

The condition of the person remains unknown but is not believed to be life threatening.