Jeypore, Dec 29: In a tragic incident, a tourist bus carrying about 40 people met with an accident near Baipariguda in Koraput district Sunday. Three persons died in the accident, while 10 are in critical conditions.

The tourist bus was reportedly coming from Niali in Cuttack district and it was heading to Gupteswar. Unfortunately, the bus overturned when the bus was on Dakarighati.

The deceased includes elderlies and a child. The injured people have been admitted to Baipariguda Hospital.

Police have arrived at the scene and started an investigation into this. It is yet to be ascertained what caused the accident. Further details are awited in this connection.

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