Eleven perish when bus crashes, burns

Eleven perish when bus crashes, burns

SURABAYA, East Java: Eleven people burned to death and eight
others were injured when the Kamal-Pamekasan bus they were aboard
overturned and caught fire in the vicinity of Lomaer, Blegah
district, along the border of Bangkalan and Sampang on Monday.

Antara said the eight survivors were being treated at the
Blegah health clinic.

Witnesses said the bus overturned and slid along the road for
several meters before bursting into flames upon hitting a tree by
the side of the road. Those who perished were trapped inside the
vehicle, while the eight survivors were thrown out when it first
overturned.

Bangkalan Police chief Lt. Col. Sad Harunantyo said he
suspected the accident occurred because the bus driver fell
asleep. An investigation into the accident has been launched.
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