RYAN ROWE
One man has died after a coach carrying Rangers supporters overturned in East Ayrshire.Police Scotland said a further 18 people were taken to hospital, and three were seriously hurt.
The crash happened at about 13:15 on Saturday on the A76 by the Crossroads Roundabout near Kilmarnock.
One passenger said the bus, which had 37 people on board including the driver, had "swerved" before landing on its side on a grass verge.
In an updated statement Police Scotland said: "We can confirm a 39-year-old man has died following a serious coach crash on the A76 near Crossroads Roundabout.
"A report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal.
"Eighteen people are receiving treatment in hospital, three of whom are in a serious condition.
"This includes seven men under 20 years of age. Three men and three women aged between 30 and 59 and five men over 60. Enquiries are ongoing."
There are reports that the man who was killed was originally from Northern Ireland.
According to other reports on social media, the bus was carrying members of the Nith Valley Loyal Rangers Supporters Club.
The club posted on its Facebook page: "The club would like to thank everyone for their good wishes & concern at this sad time."
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