THREE people were injured in a six-vehicle pile-up today.

The rush hour collision happened on the A78 in Ayrshire and a major emergency services operation was launched.

Police, paramedics and fire crews raced to the scene between the Warrix Interchange and Eglinton Interchange in Irvine, shortly before 9am.

The road was closed as investigations were carried out.

A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed there were three casualties.