Bus-Tanker Collision Causes Fire on Sumatra Highway, 16 Dead
Summary
A collision between a passenger bus and fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in Indonesia caused a major fire, killing at least 16 people and injuring four.
Key Points
- A bus and fuel tanker collided on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in South Sumatra, Indonesia, causing a fire.
- At least 16 people, including the drivers of both vehicles, died in the accident from burns.
- Four passengers survived, with three sustaining severe burns and one minor injuries.
- Rescue operations were challenging due to the fire and burnt wreckage, and traffic was disrupted for a long time.
