Three passengers, including two women, were killed and 26 others injured after a Punjab Roadways (PRTC) bus travelling from Dhuri to Chandigarh crashed into a flyover wall and overturned near the Patiala bypass in Sangrur early Wednesday morning. The injured passengers were taken to the Civil Hospital in Sangrur for treatment. Of the 26 injured, 10 were referred to Patiala after doctors assessed their condition, while the remaining 16 are undergoing treatment at the local hospital. According to DSP Dalbir Singh, the accident took place at around 4:45 am. The PRTC bus had departed from Dhuri for Chandigarh and passed through the Sangrur bus stand. When it reached the overbridge near the Patiala bypass on the Bathinda-Chandigarh National Highway, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The bus struck the wall of the bridge before overturning, resulting in the fatal accident. The deceased have been identified as Rajwinder Kaur, a resident of Fatehgarh Chhanna village; Narinder Kaur from Dhuri; and Manjit Singh from Thalesan village. Providing details at the Civil Hospital, DSP Dalbir Singh said the driver was allegedly driving carelessly. He added that the bus had left Dhuri behind schedule, due to which the driver was reportedly in a hurry. Police officials confirmed that a case has been registered in connection with the accident.