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Bus and oil tanker crash in Indonesia kills 16

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A passenger bus and a fuel tanker collided head-on on Indonesia's Sumatra island, resulting in at least 16 fatalities. The incident occurred on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in South Sumatra province, engulfing both vehicles in flames after the impact. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus may have emitted sparks, leading the driver to swerve into oncoming traffic. AI

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Bus and oil tanker crash in Indonesia kills 16

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bus and oil tanker collide in Indonesia, killing at least 16 people

    A passenger bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker truck on a highway on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others, officials said. The crash occurred around midday on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency of Sou…

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