The bus ‘Hari Om’ was travelling from Astaranga to Paradip. The bus, which was running at a high speed, lost control and fell into the canal. While the injured persons were shifted to nearby Kakatpur hospital, a few had to be shifted to Bhubaneswar.
The police have begun investigation into the incident.
On the other hand, demanding compensation for the family of the deceased, the locals staged a blockade in the area.
In another incident in Keonjhar, a person was killed and another injured after a truck hit them while they were crossing the road today morning.
While Ramachandra Naik, died on spot, another Sumant Naik was injured and is undergoing treatment in a local hospital. Locals have demanded compensation for the family of the deceased.