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A76 open after crash involving police vehicle near Mauchline

The road is closed according to Traffic Scotland. <i>(Image: Street view)</i>
The road is closed according to Traffic Scotland. (Image: Street view)
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THE A76 between Mauchline and Catrine is back open aftera crash involving a police vehicle on Friday afternoon (August 28).

Drivers had been asked to avoid the area following the two-vehicle incident reported just after 2.30pm.

Heavy traffic had been reported coming through Mauchline.

An air ambulance was sent to the scene around 3.30pm, as fire crews worked to free one of people involved.

Police Scotland said: "The A76 is closed at Mauchline following a crash involving a police vehicle and a car, reported around 2.40pm on Friday, August 28, 2026.

"Emergency services are in attendance, and motorists should use an alternative route."

A Scottish Ambulance Spokesperson added: “We received a call at 2.43pm to attend a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A76, near Mauchline.

"We dispatched two ambulances, two special operations response teams (SORT), and an air ambulance to the scene.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: "We were alerted to a two-vehicle RTC south of Mauchline at around 2.40pm. Operations control mobilised three fire appliances to attend.

"Crews used rescue equipment to extricate a passenger."

An update has yet to be provided on the condition of those involved.

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