Saturday 1 October 2016 23:05, UK
One man died after a coach carrying Rangers supporters was involved in a "serious" road crash in East Ayrshire on Saturday.
Ryan Baird, 39, was killed after a crash on the A76 at the Crossroads roundabout near to Bowhouse Prison at around 1.15pm, friends said. Police Scotland confirmed 18 people received treatment in hospital, three of whom were in a "serious condition".
This includes seven men under the age of 20, plus three men and three women aged between 30 and 59 and five men over 60. Enquiries are ongoing.
One passenger said the coach "swerved" at the roundabout and the bus landed on its side on a grass verge. There were 36 passengers and a driver on board the coach at the time of the incident.
The coach was taking the Nith Valley Loyal Rangers Supporters' Club to Ibrox Stadium, where Rangers later played Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.
Baird, originally from Northern Ireland, was named by a family member and fellow fans. He had been living in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway. His cousin, Louise Evanne Baird, said he was "amazing" and would be "sadly
missed".
Tributes were paid online from fans on both sides of the Old Firm divide and from Rangers supporters' clubs far and wide.
In a club statement, Rangers said it was "deeply saddened" by the crash, adding: "Our profound condolences go to the gentleman who has died and our thoughts are with his family. We are also thinking of those who have been injured and taken to hospital."
Rangers' managing director Stewart Robertson added: "Everyone at the football club and every member of our Rangers family is thinking of all of those caught up in this terrible accident.
"Clearly this is a deeply distressing time and the board extend our deepest sympathies and concerns. While winning today's match was of vital importance, everything that happened on the pitch between 3pm and 5pm pales into insignificance in light of this awful news."
Rangers assistant manager Davie Weir said he was sure the club "will be very supportive in regards to anything they can do to help the situation".
