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At least 11 killed in traffic accident in Indonesia’s capital

An oil tank truck hot several cars and motorcycles in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on July 18, claiming 11 lives and injuring many others, according to Indonesia’s rescue force.

Hanoi (VNA) – An oil tank truck hit several cars and motorcycles in theIndonesian capital of Jakarta on July 18, claiming 11 lives and injuring manyothers, according to Indonesia’s rescue force.

The driver failed to control the truck when it was passing a street in Cibuburvillage of East Jakarta, according to Agung Priambodo, head of operation ofJakarta's search and rescue office.

Firefighters and rescuers were immediately rushed to the scene to help thevictims. The injured were rushed to several nearby hospitals, he said./.
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