At least seven passengers of a Kolkata-bound tourist bus were injured when their vehicle was hit by a cattle-laden truck from rear near Nandika Square under the Jaleswar police station limits in Baleswar district on Monday.
The mishap occurred in the wee hours and the truck’s driver and helper fled from the scene deserting their vehicle.
Police, after seizing the truck, sent the injured for treatment to the nearest Community Health Centre (CHC).
The incident took place when the bus was stationary at the spot. Passengers said that they had come to Cuttack for a picnic party. They had no idea how the mishap occurred as they were fast asleep while on their way back to Kolkata.