, Oct. 31 -- SAMBA: At least seven persons were injured after a bus and a truck collided head-on in the Sandbari area of Samba district on Saturday, officials said.

An official told KNO that the collision triggered a rescue operation, with local residents rushing to the spot and helping evacuate the injured passengers from the bus.

"The injured were shifted to District Hospital Samba for treatment, while their identities are being ascertained," the official said.

Police have registered a case and further proceedings are underway.

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