A woman has been seriously injured in a car crash.

The incident, involving one vehicle, happened on the A759 between Troon and Dundonald in South Ayrshire.

The road was closed following the smash, which happened shortly before 6am on Thursday.

STV News understands a woman is in a serious condition.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We received a call at 5.57am to attend a road traffic collision on the A759 between Troon and Dundonald.

"We dispatched one ambulance to the scene."