The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Noakhali

At least 40 people were injured when a bus skidded off Begumganj-Laxmipur road in Begumganj upazila Friday morning.

Local sources said the bus, carrying a picnic party from Sonapur Catholic Mission, turned turtle at Kalikapur at about 7:30am as the driver lost his control over steering.

On information, police rushed to the scene and rescued the injured.

They were admitted to different hospitals.

The condition of four injured passengers was stated to be critical, hospital sources said.