At least three persons died while 40 school-going kids sustained injuries in two separate accidents in Sargodha early Monday morning.

According to details, three motorcyclists were killed on the spot after they were hit by a speeding-truck near Commerce College, while the truck driver managed to flee from the scene, sources said.

Meanwhile in another accident, at least 40 school-going children were injured after their bus met a head-on collision with a truck near Budh Ranjah area.

Police officials said kids were rushed to hospital for medical treatment.