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Speeding minibus rolls over in Nagreg, no casualties reported
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A passenger of a minibus that crashed in Nagreg, West Java, on Monday, sits on the side of the street. The minibus lost balance and rolled over after braking hard from a very high speed, according to the police. (Courtesy of West Java Police/file)
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minibus rolled over and crashed in Namun village, Nagreg, Bandung regency, West Java, on Monday after its driver allegedly hit the brakes while traveling at a very high speed.
No fatalities was reported in the crash, though one passenger was reportedly suffered head injuries and a broken leg, said West Java Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Yusri Yunus.
"All injured passengers were rushed to the Cicalengka Regional Hospital," he said on Monday.
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The minibus was reportedly speeding while traveling from Garut to the provincial capital of Bandung and the driver was attempting to evade a stopped vehicle that appeared in front of him.
"The driver hit the brakes hard and the minibus lost its balance and rolled over to the left of the street," Yusri said.
The actual number of passengers inside the bus was unknown. (bbs)
