Balasore: As many as 15 persons sustained critical injuries after a bus carrying around 30 passengers rammed into a roadside tree near Putura village under Singla police station in Balasore district on Monday.
As per reports, the private bus was headed towards Balasore from Baliapal. On the way, the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and dashed it into a roadside tree.
The locals upon learning about the incident, quickly rushed to the accident spot and rescued the injured passengers. The injured were admitted to Basta Hospital for first-hand treatment. Seven individuals, including the driver, have sustained critical injuries.
The Singla police officials have seized the bus and started an investigation into the matter.