At least 16 people were killed after a passenger bus collided with a fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra highway in Indonesia's South Sumatra province. The violent impact on Wednesday sparked a massive fire that engulfed both vehicles, trapping many victims inside.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred in the North Musi Rawas regency. Among the deceased were the bus driver, 13 passengers, and both the tanker truck driver and his assistant. Four passengers survived the accident, with three suffering serious burns.
Emergency Response
Emergency teams, firefighters, and police worked tirelessly for hours to extinguish the blaze and recover victims from the severely charred wreckage. The operation caused significant traffic disruptions on the major highway.
This tragic event follows two other major transport disasters in Indonesia, including a train collision near Jakarta that also claimed 16 lives.
