Indonesia Toll Road Bus Crash Leaves 16 Dead, 18 Injured

A tragic bus accident on Indonesia’s main island of Java killed at least 16 people just after midnight Monday, authorities said. The bus, carrying 34 passengers, lost control on a toll road and collided with a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side, according to Budiono, chief of the National Search and Rescue Agency.

The inter-province bus was en route from the capital, Jakarta, to the historic city of Yogyakarta when it overturned while navigating a curved exit ramp at the Krapyak tollway in Semarang, Central Java. Budiono explained that the force of the impact threw several passengers, leaving some trapped against the bus body.

Rescue teams and police arrived approximately 40 minutes after the crash. Six passengers were confirmed dead at the scene, while another 10 succumbed to injuries en route to hospitals or during treatment, raising the death toll to 16. Emergency responders were seen evacuating victims amid chaotic scenes.

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Eighteen injured passengers were taken to two nearby hospitals, with five in critical condition and 13 in serious condition. Authorities are closely monitoring their health and providing urgent medical care, while relatives of passengers have begun arriving at hospitals.

Television footage from the scene showed the overturned yellow bus surrounded by rescue personnel, police, and bystanders. Ambulances worked to transport victims and recover the deceased, highlighting the scale and severity of the accident.

Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, focusing on potential driver error, road conditions, and vehicle maintenance. Authorities have urged travelers to exercise caution on toll roads, particularly during late-night journeys.

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