Man seriously ill after being struck by ambulance in Oban

The collision happened on Oban's Corran Esplanade

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by an ambulance answering an emergency call in Oban.

Police said the collision happened at about 01:35 on Wednesday on the A85's Corran Esplanade.

The 39-year-old man was taken to the town's Lorn and Islands Hospital, and the westbound carriageway of the road remains closed at the scene.

Police Scotland has appealed for witnesses.

Sgt Archie McGuire said: "We are working to establish the full circumstances which led to this collision and would urge anyone who may have any information to come forward.

"We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area."

The Scottish Ambulance Service said the ambulance was responding to an emergency call at the time.

A spokesperson said: "The patient was treated on scene and then conveyed to Lorn and Islands Hospital.

"An additional ambulance attended the emergency call. Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the incident."