Six killed as car ploughs into crowd in Busia

Six killed after car ploughs into a market crowd in Busia

Six people were killed and dozens injured when a car ploughed into a crowd at Bulemia Market, Busia County, on Sunday night.

Four died on the spot while two succumbed to their injuries later.

Busia OCPD Stephen Wambua said the four died on the spot while the injured were taken to Khunyangu and Nangina hospitals.

The saloon car was heading from Bumala to Butula when the driver lost control and hit several people at the market.

Police are pursuing the driver, who escaped after the crash.