A cyclist has been tragically killed following a horror early-morning crash in North Ayrshire this morning.
The incident happened on the A760 between Kilbirnie and Largs near the Muirhead reservoir.
Emergency services raced to the scene around 6.35am after receiving reports of a crash.
Police say the 31-year-old male cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene after he was involved in a collision with a white Mercedes van.
The 37-year-old van driver was not injured. The road remains closed while investigations are carried out.
This afternoon, police asked anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dash-cam footage, to come forward.
Sergeant Chris Hoggans, from Ayrshire's road policing department, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family at this very difficult time.
"Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing and we would urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or assisted at the scene after to contact officers.
"We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage from around the time of the crash.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0494 of Wednesday, 10 August, 2022."
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