Two hospital staff at Crosshouse Hospital have reportedly been ‘stabbed’ during an incident.
The medical hub, near Kilmarnock, has been locked down by armed police as dozens of emergency service vehicles were called to the scene.
It is understood that a second staff member has also been injured.
It comes as officers from Police Scotland confirmed they were called to a second 'serious' incidents on Portland Street.
It is not currently known whether anyone has been detained in connection with the alleged attack.
One eye witness said: “I was picking someone up when a member of medical staff was stabbed. The whole place is on lockdown.
“Armed police are there and they’re sending everyone away from the area.”
A police helicopter has also been seen in the area.
Part of town centre at the viaduct has been closed to traffic where there is also an emergency response.
It is understood that a second incident, believed to be a car crash, has also taken place nearby but it is unclear whether this is connected.
Scotland's Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf urged people to follow police advice.
He said in a tweet: Please listen to Police instructions and avoid both Crosshouse Hospital & Portland St in Kilmarnock.
"Police are attending a v serious incident."
Scottish Labour parliamentary candidate for Kilmarnock Kevin McGregor tweeted: “Worrying reports of stabbings in the Kilmarnock and Crosshouse areas this evening.
“Please everyone take care and stay vigilant. Not entirely sure what the developing situation is but will update if I hear anything.”
A statement from Police Scotland said: "Officers in Kilmarnock are currently dealing with two serious incidents in the town at this time, one at Crosshouse Hospital and a second in Portland Street.
"These areas are cordoned off and the public are asked to avoid them at this time."
NHS Ayrshire & Arran medical director Crawford McGuffie confirmed that an incident took place on Thursday night.
He said: “NHS Ayrshire & Arran is aware of an incident in the grounds of University Hospital Crosshouse.
“As a result, the hospital has been under lockdown, and ambulances diverted to University Hospital Ayr.
“We are assisting Police Scotland with their investigations, and to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.
“As this is a Police Scotland incident, we are unable to comment any further at this time.”
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