A SERIOUS road crash has closed the A78 at Inverkip in both directions.

The accident happened around 3am and the road has been shut since.

A large police cordon, pictured, has been set up.

Traffic Scotland say the road is expected to be shut 'for some time'.

There is reported congestion on the Loch Thom road too with reports of a motor home stuck about two miles from Largs with motorists being urged to avoid the area as it is impassable.