One person was killed and 17 others were injured when a rashly driven truck hit a bus of Kalinga University at Kotni Chowk on Sunday afternoon.
"The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at Kotni Chowk under Mandir Hasaud police station limits in which the bus conductor was killed," Station House Officer (SHO) Mandir Hasaud, SN Akhtar said.
About 50 to 60 people, including staff and students, were coming to Raipur in the bus bearing registration number CG-04 E-1479 after attending extra classes at the university campus, the SHO added.
According to the SHO, the bus which was crossing the square was hit at the rear side end by a truck (CG-04 ZC-1923). After the collision, the bus turned turtle thereby causing serious injury to the occupants.
"The bus conductor identified as Umesh Chauhan (25), son of Ramesh Chauhan, native of lakhe Nagar Durg, was critically injured in the mishap. He was rushed to the hospital where he breathed his last," the SHO said, adding that 17 others were injured in the mishap.
The truck driver identified as Rohit Sahu of Kurud was also injured in the mishap and has been admitted in Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur, Akhtar said.
Meanwhile, police has registered a case in this connection and has launched investigations.