4 killed when bus plows into celebrating fans

Police say a Manchester United fan killed four people when he plowed his bus into a Nigerian crowd celebrating Barcelona's victory in the Champion's League final in Rome.

Updated on: May 28, 2009, 19:02:32 IST

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Police say a Manchester United fan killed four people when he plowed his bus into a Nigerian crowd celebrating Barcelona's victory in the Champion's League final in Rome.

Rivers State police spokeswoman Rita Inoma-Abbey said the driver was in custody on Thursday after making a U-turn and driving into the crowd of fans cheering Barcelona's 2-0 win over United on Wednesday night.

Abbey said more than 10 other people were injured in the incident.

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