Woman dies after being hit by Range Rover on A70 in Ayrshire

BBC Scotland Tuesday 06 October 2026, 09:48 UTC 1 min read

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Jaqueline Young, from Cumnock, was taken to hospital for treatment but has since passed away.

Range Rover (ORG) A70 (ORG) Ayrshire (LOCATION) Jaqueline Young (PERSON) Cumnock (ORG)

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