Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was struck by two trucks on an Indonesian highway, resulting in 13 deaths and five injuries. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the multi-vehicle collision.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety, vehicle overloading, and traffic regulation enforcement in Indonesia.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday.
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on the northern coastal highway near Kiajaran Kulon village of Indramayu regency, as the group was returning home after attending a wedding in neighboring Parean village, local traffic police chief Undang Syarif Hidayat said.
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