At least 16 killed in bus crash on Java highway, Indonesia
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At least 16 dead and several injured in a bus crash on Java, Indonesia.
At least 16 people were killed and several others injured Monday morning in a bus accident on a highway in Indonesia’s Java island, according to a rescue official.
High-Speed Crash Details
The official from the local search and rescue agency explained that a shared transport bus traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta entered a turn at high speed, collided with a guardrail, and overturned.
Traffic accidents are common in Indonesia, often involving older vehicles and drivers who fail to follow road regulations.
Past Tragedies
In 2019, at least 35 people died when a bus fell into a ravine on Sumatra island, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in the country’s transportation sector.
