A MAN is in serious condition after being hit by a car in Ayrshire.

The 67-year-old was struck while walking east along the A71 near Galston around 5.20pm on Boxing Day.

A black Land Rover Discovery, which had been overtaking a single decker bus, is understood to have hit the man.

Emergency services attended and the man was taken to Crosshouse Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

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The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

Police are appealing for witnesses to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sergeant Ian Thornton, Irvine Road Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen either the man walking along the A71 prior to the incident, or the incident take place.

“You may have dash-cam footage that could help us, think back, were you on the A71 in this area yesterday evening?

“Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 2625.”