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Passenger bus crash in Java kills at least 16 people, Indonesian official says

Passenger bus crash in Java kills at least 16 people, Indonesian official says

Summary

A bus accident in Java, Indonesia, killed at least 16 people when a passenger bus crashed on a toll road and overturned. The bus, carrying 34 people, was traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta and lost control at a curved exit ramp.

Key Facts

  • A passenger bus crash in Java, Indonesia, has resulted in at least 16 deaths.
  • The accident happened after midnight as the bus was traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.
  • The bus overturned on a curved exit ramp on a toll road in Semarang city, Central Java.
  • Six passengers died at the scene, and ten others died while being transported to or treated at the hospital.
  • Eighteen people were injured, with five in critical condition and thirteen in serious condition.
  • Witnesses reported the bus was speeding before losing control.
  • The driver was a substitute and sustained severe injuries, but was able to communicate.
  • The police are investigating the crash and testing the driver for drugs.
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