15 killed after truck plunges into river in Riau – Archipelago

ifteen people were killed in a truck accident on the Segati River in Pelalawan regency, Riau, authorities said on Monday as they concluded their search for the missing. Rescuers began the search on Saturday after a truck carrying employees of PT Empat Res Bersaudara (ERB), which operates a local acacia plantation, and members of their … Read more

Eight killed in massive traffic accident at Ciawi Toll Gate – Archipelago

ight people were killed and at least 11 others injured in a devastating crash that took place at the Ciawi Tollgate in Bogor Regency, West Java, just before midnight on Tuesday. Bogor Police Chief Sr. Comr. Eko Prasetyo explained that the accident began when a truck carrying jugs of drinking water, reportedly en route to … Read more

Fatal accidents highlight poor monitoring of transportation safety – Archipelago

ecent fatal accidents involving chartered tour buses have once again highlighted the government’s failure to address inadequate oversight of transportation safety in the country. Last week, a tour bus carrying students from a vocational high school in Bali experienced brake failure and crashed into oncoming traffic in Batu, East Java.  According to authorities, the bus … Read more