Students attack bus after fender bender

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Hundreds of students from the state Sriwijaya University attacked a city bus Tuesday after it crashed into a student's car.

The incident occurred just outside the university campus, some 32 kilometers from the provincial capital of Palembang.

Students attacked the bus, throwing stones and breaking the windows, after the bus, license plate No. BG 3157 AF, crashed into a parked jeep.

The students claimed that the driver was driving recklessly. The driver, Ahmad Bastari, 24, escaped with cuts to his forehead.

As reported by Antara, police have impounded the bus and the university administration has promised to discipline students who take matters into their own hands. (mds)