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A LORRY crash has brought Ayr's Whitletts Roundabout to a standstill tonight, after the truck tipped on to its side.

Eyewitness reports say the HGV has spilled spilled a large quantity of diesel after the accident, which happened shortly after 4pm.

Tailbacks of up to five miles are being reported on the approach to the roundabout, with rush hour commuters being advised to avoid the route if at all possible.

Police have closed the roundabout to all traffic heading south on the A77.

Emergency crews are in attendance, and motorists have been warned they face long delays for the rest of tonight.

Users on Twitter have reported the scene being "chaotic" and at a "standstill".

(Image: Alister Firth/Ayrshire Post)

A police spokesman confirmed efforts were now being made to shift the stricken vehicle.

The northbound A77 is closed at the Sandyford junction with cars being diverted through Mossblown.

Cars coming from the Heathfield Road direction of town are being diverted through Prestwick.

It is understood the driver of the lorry was unhurt in the crash.