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Indonesia Bus Crash: Brakes Fail, Resulting in 11 Fatalities, Mainly Students, Confirms Police

Bus crash in Indonesia kills 11, mostly students, when brakes fail. Police investigating cause. Safety concerns raised.

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May 12, 2024, 01:00 pm IST
Indonesia Bus Crash: Brakes Fail, Resulting in 11 Fatalities, Mainly Students, Confirms Police

Indonesia Bus Crash: Brakes Fail, Resulting in 11 Fatalities, Mainly Students, Confirms Police

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In West Java province, Indonesia, a bus carrying students and teachers from a high school met with a devastating accident. At least 11 people lost their lives, most of them students and many others suffered injuries as the bus collided with cars and motorbikes.

The accident occurred when the bus, returning from a graduation celebration in the resort area of Bandung, experienced a malfunction in its brakes while descending a downhill road.

The bus, carrying 61 individuals, including students and teachers, was on its way back to Depok, a city outside Jakarta, when it lost control. It veered across lanes, crashing into multiple vehicles before ultimately colliding with an electricity pole. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving a scene of chaos and devastation.

According to West Java police spokesperson Jules Abraham Abast, the aftermath of the accident was grim. Nine individuals lost their lives at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. Among the deceased were both students and a teacher, along with a local motorist.

In addition, 53 individuals were hospitalized, some in critical condition, due to the injuries sustained in the accident.

Investigations into the cause of the tragedy are ongoing, with initial findings pointing towards a malfunction in the bus’s brakes. As authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the accident, questions arise regarding safety standards and infrastructure in the region.

The aftermath of the accident was captured by local television crews, depicting the mangled remains of the bus amidst a flurry of rescue efforts.

Emergency responders, police personnel, and concerned citizens worked tirelessly to aid the injured and manage the chaotic scene. Ambulances rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.

Road accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, often attributed to poor safety standards and infrastructure deficiencies. Previous incidents, such as a tourist bus collision in East Java last year and another bus accident in West Java in 2021, serve as painful reminders of the dangers faced on Indonesian roads.

As the country mourns the lives lost in this latest tragedy, calls for improved safety measures and stricter adherence to regulations echo across the country. The devastating loss serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to prioritize road safety to prevent such calamities in the future.

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