Passenger hurt as bus has roof ripped off in Bournemouth crash
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West Way Road has been closed following the incident
A passenger has been taken to hospital after a double-decker bus's roof was ripped off when it crashed into a tree.
Police said the incident happened shortly before 18:00 GMT on West Way in Bournemouth.
The person suffered a wrist injury and was taken for treatment. Images of the vehicle, operated by Morebus, showed it with its roof all-but completely removed.
Motorists have been told to avoid the area.
The road has been closed between the junction of Bankside Road and Castle Lane West.
A recovery vehicle was sent to the scene
Images of the crash showed the bus next to a large tree
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