Police name woman killed in East Ayrshire crash

Alana Muir died in the crash between Newmilns and Darvel on Thursday

Police have named a 27-year-old woman who died in a crash in East Ayrshire as Alana Muir from Darvel.

Officers were called to the scene east of Newmilns at about 11:05 on Thursday. The crash involved a red Ford Focus Zetec and a silver Mercedes Vito.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the woman, who was driving the Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her passenger, a 24-year-old man, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 52-year-old man, was taken to Crosshouse University Hospital in Kilmarnock with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police closed the road for investigation and it re-opened at about 21:00.

Sgt Martin Cunningham said: “Our thoughts remain with Alana's family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who saw what happened to please get in touch."