AN elderly woman has been knocked over by a bus in Stockton.

The 79-year-old was in a collision with the vehicle on High Street, outside Debenhams, at about 9.45am this morning (Wednesday, March 25).

Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, attended the scene.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said it is believed the woman sustained an injury to her ankle.

The force spokeswoman added that another woman had also been injured at the same time.

The 64-year-old, who was travelling on the bus, was standing up inside the vehicle at the time and fell over, suffering minor injuries.