India, Dec. 23 -- At least 19 students were injured after a picnic bus carrying them met with an accident near Dunguripali in Odisha's Subarnapur district on Tuesday.

According to reports, the students, accompanied by teachers, were travelling from Bargarh district to Patali Srikhetra in Subarnapur for a picnic when the mishap occurred.

Collision near Salepali The accident took place near Indurekha Rice Mill at Salepali, where the bus reportedly rammed into a paddy-laden tractor from behind. In the collision, 19 students and three teachers sustained injuries.

Police reached the spot soon after the incident and launched an investigation. The bus driver reportedly fled following the accident, and efforts are on to trace him.

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