Lytchett Matravers bus crash: Arrest after girl injured

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The girl was struck by the bus in Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers

Police have made an arrest after a 15-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a bus.

Dorset Police said the teenager was struck by the bus in Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, shortly after 16:00 GMT on Monday.

She was flown to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries.

Police said a 59-year-old man from the Dorchester area was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and released while inquiries continue.

Sgt Mark Scammell said: "We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police."

He added they were still keen to speak to anyone with dashcam footage.

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