3 killed in bus robbery

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A knife-wielding attacker has robbed a bus in central China's Henan Province, killing three people and injuring another 12.

The robbery happened at about 3 pm on Monday in Anyang City.

Police say there were 33 passengers on the bus, of whom 15 were stabbed.

Two children died on their way to hospital. And a 10 month-old baby girl who suffered a knife wound close to her heart, died in hospital early Tuesday morning.

Another 12 passengers are receiving treatment.

The suspect has been arrested after being hunted by more than 400 policemen for 24 hours.