Baghpat (UP): A roadways bus fell into a roadside ditch after colliding with a car at Daula village here on Wednesday, injuring 20 passengers, police said.

He said the incident occurred when the driver of the bus going from Meerut to Baghpat lost control when a car in front of him suddenly applied brakes.

Circle officer Harish Singh Bhadauria said the bus collided with a car and fell into a ditch, injuring 20 people.

The injured were taken to the hospital where their condition is said to be stable.