Man dies on bus following medical emergency on Lansdowne Road

A man has died whilst travelling on a bus along Lansdowne Road in Bournemouth.

The incident happened on Friday evening on board a More Bus just after 5pm.

Dorset Police says they received a report at of a medical incident involving a man in need of medical attention.

Emergency services attended and road closures were put in place as they responded.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Road closures were lifted at around 6.50pm.

Dorset Police issued a statement, adding: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

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