16 Dead in Sumatra Bus Tragedy: Parliament Demands Comprehensive Safety Audit
A tragic collision between an ALS bus and a fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra Highway has claimed 16 lives. Parliament is now demanding a comprehensive safety audit, citing systemic failures in long-distance transport protocols.
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