A BUS was involved in a crash at a busy set of traffic lights near Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The collision took place at the junction of Deansleigh Road, Castle Lane East and Chaseside shortly after 5pm on Thursday, December 31.

It is understood that the incident involved a double decker Morebus service and a car.

Witnesses reported that there was damaged to the front of the bus and a black BMW.

There were reports of delays in the area while the incident was dealt with.

The Daily Echo contacted Dorset Police for more information, but a force spokeswoman said they did not have any record of an incident in the location at present.