TWO buses have crashed in a busy town centre on the South Coast.

There are reports of a number of casualties, although exact injuries are not known at this time following the collision on Weymouth Esplanade.

It happened at the main King's Statue bus stops near Tom & Erin's gift shop and Coral bookmakers.

The seafront is closed between the King's Statue and King Street.

Dorset Police said: "Emergency services are dealing with a crash on Weymouth Esplanade involving two buses.

"The incident happened at around 10.37am today, Friday 30 September 2016. The road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

There are several police cars, two paramedic cars and two fire engines at the scene.

More to follow.