As many as 15 passengers received minor injuries when a lorry hit a bus in which they were travelling at Sasanam village near Tekkali of Srikakulam District. The accident took place in early hours of Monday.

The injured passengers were admitted to nearby hospitals and Tekkali area hospital for treatment. They are all out of danger, according to local police personnel. The police registered a case on the driver of lorry for alleged rash and negligent driving.