As per reports, the incident occurred near the Jhadeswar Temple here this afternoon when the van, carrying around 20 labourers from Gaisilet area of Bargarh district, was on the way to their work place in the town.
The driver lost control of the overcrowded van, which then overturned near the Jhadeswar Temple here, leaving more than 15 people injured.
The injured people were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital for their treatment.
On being informed, local Police reached the spot and started an investigation into the incident.