Bus driver killed in road accident near Jaleswar

Balasore: A bus driver was killed as the private bus he was driving rammed into a truck near Bhelora chhak on NH 60 in Jaleswar of Balasore district on Saturday. Six other passengers have also been injured in the road accident.

The mishap occurred when the bus en route to Kolkata from Cuttack collided with the truck from behind.

Though the exact reason behind the accident is still unclear, police have reached the spot while further investigation in this connection is on.

All the injured persons have been admitted to Basta hospital and their condition is said to be critical.