Giant cable spools have spilled across the A77 after a lorry crash near Kilmarnock. Emergency services are currently in attendance at the collision.
The road has been closed northbound at the Bellfield Interchange. Images from the scene show cars driving around the large metal cable spools that have rolled onto the busy road. Parts of cable can be seen lying on the motorway surface, while another has become jammed on the central barrier.
Witness describes scene
Anne White, who passed the scene, said: “I’ve never seen anything like this, so that’s why I took the pictures. These things were stationary when we got there but there was a bus, a car and a lorry all pulled off to the side of the road. And I can only imagine how terrifying it would be if they had been flying towards you.”
She added: “There was a big lorry with an entry trailer and lots of broken ties, so it looks like they’ve come from there. Drivers were just having to dodge through these things - we got through but nothing much bigger than a car will.”
Official warnings and closures
Drivers have been warned to find an alternative route if possible and to expect delays. No injuries have been reported.
Traffic Scotland said: “The A77 Kilmarnock has been closed Northbound at Bellfield Interchange due to a road traffic collision. Emergency services are at the scene. Drivers should use an alternative route at this time and expect delay.”
Police Scotland said: "The A77 Northbound carriageway between Bellfield Interchange and Grassyards Interchange, Kilmarnock, is currently closed due a one vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene at around 1.30pm on Thursday, 20 August, 2026. B7073 London Road is also closed in both directions to motorists and pedestrians at its junction with Wellpark Avenue and Billy Bowie Park. Emergency services remain at the scene. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are asked to avoid the area where possible."
