TWO people have been injured after this morning's crash between a bus and a car in Kilwinning.

The incident, which took place on Lauchlan Way shortly before 8.30am, saw the road closed and diversions put in place as emergency services raced to the scene.

One of the injured parties had to be cut free from the car involved, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed.

The severity of the injuries sustained is not yet known at this time.