A head-on collision between a bus and an oil tanker on NH-57 near the Sarua petrol pump in Khordha district on Monday claimed at least three lives and left more than 35 persons injured.
According to reports, the mishap took place when the ill-fated bus was on its way to Banki from Khordha and collided with the oil tanker.
While one died on the spot, two more succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the Khordha District Headquarters Hospital.
The victims were hospitalised by police, the reports added.