12 killed in bus crash

Fri, 13 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A bus plunged into a deep ravine in
Labuhanbatu regency, some 360 kilometer southeast of here,
killing at least 12 people and injuring 14 others, Kompas
reported yesterday.

The accident took place early Wednesday when a passenger bus
speeding through the rain plunged into the eight-meter-deep
ravine. Two of those who survived the accident were seriously
injured.

Police officer S. Batubara said he suspected the driver lost
control of the vehicle because he was too tired after driving
from Riau. (swe)

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