Bhubaneswar: Several passengers were injured after a Mo Bus carrying them fell into a nullah at Pitapali on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar city today.

According to reports, the Mo Bus was en route to Khordha from Bhubaneswar. The bus skidded off the road near a culvert and fell into the nullah after losing control.

Around 30-35 passengers were travelling on the bus and many of them sustained injuries in the mishap. The locals rescued the passengers trapped inside the bus. All the victims have been taken to Khordha District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Till the last report was filed, 15 injured passengers including senior citizens were admitted to the Khordha hospital and one was referred to the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar.