East Java, Indonesia – Eight people were killed and 44 others injured when a tour bus carrying hospital staff and their families crashed near Mount Bromo in Probolinggo regency on Sunday (Sep 14).
The bus was transporting 52 passengers from Bina Sehat Hospital in Jember regency, who were returning from a recreational trip to the popular tourist destination.
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Authorities said seven of the eight victims have been identified, ranging in age from seven to 39 years old. Among the dead were three members of the same family.
Police confirmed the bus driver, 59-year-old Albahri, survived and told investigators that the vehicle’s brakes had failed. “I pressed the brakes but they were not working. Panicking, I swerved the bus into a roadside barrier to prevent it from plunging into a ravine,” he said in his statement, according to local reports.
Antara news agency said the bus hit a guardrail and collided with a motorcycle during the accident. Investigators are still examining whether brake failure or other mechanical problems caused the crash.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance standards in Indonesia, where deadly accidents involving tour buses are not uncommon.
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