Driver killed in Banjaluka bus bombing

BANJALUKA - A driver with Banjaluka-based Autoprevoz transportation company was killed on Thursday after a hand grenade was thrown into the bus he was driving.

The bus was full of passengers at the time of the blast.

According to initial media reports, the perpetrator fled the scene and no passengers were injured.

The incident took place at 10.30 a.m. in the Lazarevo residential area as the bus was taking on passengers.

An eye-witness said that a young man dressed in black walked up to the bus and threw the grenade into the vehicle.

Cars and nearby buildings were damaged in the blast, and the police are looking for the perpetrator.

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