A dog died at the scene of a horror lorry crash in Prestwick which killed an elderly man, police have confirmed.
The pooch and an 83-year-old man both died at the scene near to the Bellrock pub on Ayr Road after being struck by a lorry.
A horrified eyewitness has told how they called an ambulance immediately after the crash.
The witness who did not wish to be named, told Ayrshire Live: "It was absolutely horrendous. I called an ambulance."
Ayr Road was closed off in both directions throughout the day with a forensic tent put up at the scene outside and the back of the lorry, which says Highway Maintenance on the back, was pictured taped off.
Police have confirmed the death of the man on Friday night and are desperately seeking witnesses to come forward.
Today a spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries were ongoing.
Sergeant Scott Gourlay from the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Irvine said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.
“We are carrying out enquiries into the cause of this crash and we are appealing to any witnesses or anyone who has any information that may assist us.
"Anyone with information or personal footage should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 0759 of 9 September."
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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