Road accident kills 6, injures 12 in India 

At least six people were killed, and 12 others were injured after an electric bus lost control and ran over bystanders in Kanpur today, police said. The incident occurred near the Tat Mill crossroad, Report informs, citing NDTV.

The speeding bus lost control and hit several vehicles and bystanders. Three cars and many bikes were destroyed by the bus in the accident.

The bus then ran through a traffic booth and came to a halt after hitting a truck.

Local police have initiated a probe into the matter.

The bus driver is on the run, we are looking for him, said Pramod Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Kanpur.

The injured are being treated at a nearby hospital.