Silchar, March 14 -- At least four people were killed and 10 others were injured after a bus lost control and crashed into a roadside tree in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, police said.

The accident occurred around 4 am on Saturday in the Lakhijan area. The 10 people who sustained injuries are undergoing treatment at Diphu Medical College and Hospital.

The bus, with Ramzan pilgrims on board, was heading towards Dimapur from Morigaon district, according to passengers.

"It was raining heavily and the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp bend on the national highway. The vehicle rammed into a large tree by the roadside," a passenger said, adding that he fell unconscious after the crash.

Police said a team went to the spot after...