The snapped mast on the Twin Sails Bridge has now been removed - but BCP Council have not given a date for when it will open.

During an incident on Monday, the part of the bridge linking Poole to Hamworthy broke, which led to the structure being closed.

Engineers were seen on site throughout the day, assessing the damage.

The bridge remained closed on Tuesday, with workers removing the mast from the structure.

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In a statement released last night, a spokesperson for BCP Council said: "There are some further mechanical issues that need addressing before it can reopen and engineers are continuing to make progress. During this time the bridge remains closed to vehicles but is open for pedestrian access.

"Poole Bridge is still in operation, maintaining vehicular access to Hamworthy. We will provide updates on Twin Sails when we can so keep an eye on our social media pages for further information."

It is understood the mast break was as a direct result of a separate technical fault with the bridge.

One witness said: “Whilst engineers were trying to get the bridge open, the bridge started shaking violently and the end of the bridge broke off.”