Gunman Surrenders After Three-hour Hostage Ordeal On Rio Bus

There were chaotic scenes at the Novo Rio station as gunshots rang out and fearful passengers scattered (Credit: AFP)

A gunman wounded two people at Rio de Janeiro's main bus station Tuesday and held 17 passengers hostage for three hours before being convinced to surrender, police said.

There were scenes of panic as gunshots rang out in the afternoon at the Novo Rio station through which some 38,000 people pass daily, with buses headed for all regions of Brazil.