Beijing [China], Dec 25 (ANI): At least five people, including a policeman, died and 22 others were wounded after a hijacked bus ploughed into pedestrians in Longyan city in southeastern China's Fujian Province on Tuesday.

According to the city government, the mishap took place at around 3:20 pm (local time), while the wounded, including one with serious injuries, were rushed to local hospitals for immediate medical treatment, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

An eyewitness said that the suspect, carrying a knife, had hijacked the bus and intentionally tried to mow down the pedestrians for 300-400 metres.

The police sealed off the area and detained the suspect, who is now in custody. An investigation by the authorities suspected the mishap to be a criminal case.

Further investigation in the matter is underway. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)