A DRIVER was taken to hospital with cuts to his face after a crash between a bus and car on the A35 in Poole.

Police and ambulance were called to the A350 slip road on the westbound carriageway at 8.40am.

One driver was taken to Poole General Hospital with cuts to his face. Police were unable to confirm which vehicle they were driving.

The air ambulance was initially requested but was not believed to be needed.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said there were also walking wounded injuries.

The road was closed to allow for recovery of the vehicles.

It was reopened at 10am and police have left the scene.