A passenger bus overturned in Urlabari of Morang district leaving 16 passengers injured on Friday. Although there has been no fatality, three passengers are reported critical.

The accident took place at Kishan Chowk in Urlabari-6. The bus Ga 1 Kha 3945 was heading towards Dharan from Kakadvitta.

The critically injured passengers are receiving medical treatment at Biratnagar-based Nobel Hospital. Other injured passengers are receiving medical attention at Mangalbarey Hospital in Urlabari, informed Urlabari Area Police Office Inspector Chandra Bahadur Thapa.

Police have impounded the vehicle and its driver for investigation.