Passengers had a lucky escape tonight after a tree fell onto a Stagecoach bus.
The bus was badly damaged to the passengers side though no one was injured.
The incident happened in Highclere, West Berkshire.
Passengers were taken into The Carnarvon Arms on the Winchester Road.
Craig Gregory, fire station commander, urged drivers to take care as Storm Brendan has battered the south with strong winds and heavy rain.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Take care on the roads this evening, lucky escape for the passengers of this bus that collided with a fallen tree. Thankfully no injuries."
Take care on the roads this evening, lucky escape for the passengers of this bus that collided with a fallen tree. Thankfully no injuries. @whitchurch06 @Basingstoke_01 @RBFRSofficial @HantsPolRoads @SCAS999 pic.twitter.com/co8zTGw2KE
— Craig Gregory (@craigmgregory) January 14, 2020
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