Goa, Nov. 13 -- At least 27 passengers were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a private bus travelling towards Goa on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in the early hours of the day.

The accident occurred around 3.30 am on Anjanari Bridge, when the truck reportedly crashed into the bus from behind, causing it to overturn. The impact was severe enough for the truck to drag the bus for nearly 200 metres.

Fire and emergency personnel rushed to the spot and rescued a passenger who was trapped inside the overturned bus.

As many as 27 passengers sustained injuries and were shifted for medical treatment.

The accident also disrupted traffic movement towards Goa, resulting in congestion along the highway.

Authorities are expected to investigate...