Kolkata, Aug 23 (PTI) A driver of a moving bus in the city died on Sunday when he fell from it after the door of his cabin accidentally flung open, a police officer said.

The driver fell from the state-run bus when it was taking a left turn, he said, adding that the vehicle hit a tree before it came to a halt.

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The man was taken to a city hospital where he died, the Kolkata Police officer said.

The bus conductor suffered injuries but his condition was stable, he said.

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None of 10 odd passengers in the bus was injured, he added.

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