80mph winds as Storm Doris sweeps in
Storm Doris caused drama, devastation and disruption with winds gusting at more than 80 mph in the Anglia region on Thursday 23 February 2017.
Eleven hurt after double decker bus blows over
Eleven people have had to be treated after a double decker bus blew over near Wisbech.
The East of England Ambulance Service was called to the scene at Lynn Road at 1.14pm after the X1 service blew over between West Walton and Walton Highway.
First Buses said they were withdrawing the Norwich to Peterborough service until the winds die down.
Four ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance officer, and a medical response car from Magpas were sent to the scene.
Medics began to arrive within two minutes of the 999 call and assessed 15 patients at the scene.
Eight patients were taken to North Cambridgeshire minor injury unit in stable conditions, three were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with minor injuries and the remaining four were discharged at the scene.
No-one involved is believed to be in a serious or life-threatening condition.
Meanwhile in Norfolk, Sanders buses have taken all double deckers out of service for the rest of the day.
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Insurance advice for making claims after Storm Doris
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How does Doris compare to the Great Storm of 1987?
Storm Doris brought havoc and destruction across the Anglia region almost 30 years on from the Great Storm of 1987.
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