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At least 3 people killed in possible terrorist attack on bus in Kenya

02 January 2020 20:19 (UTC +04:00)

At least three people were killed and three others were injured in an alleged terrorist attack on a bus carrying more than 40 passengers in Kenya, media reported on Thursday, citing local police, APA reports citing Sputnik.

"I can confirm that three people have died after suspected militants fired at the bus they were in. Three other people are seriously injured. We shall provide more information once investigations are done", Lamu county commissioner Irungu Macharia was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper.

The media outlet added, citing the transportation company, that there were a total of 44 people on the bus, including the diver. The victims were taken to a hospital, the rest were evacuated.