The bus carrying 38 people plunged 100m (328ft) down a ravine and landed in a river.
Palembang Search and Rescue Agency/InstagramAt least 25 people in Indonesia have died, with another 13 injured, after a bus plunged down a steep ravine and landed in a river.
Some 37 passengers, plus a driver, were onboard the bus in South Sumatra province when it plunged around 100m on Monday night.The cause of the accident is being investigated.According to local media, it was going to the city of Palembang located several hours away.Pagar Alam Police chief Dolly Gumara said the police were currently"prioritising" evacuating survivors.Roads around the site of the accident have been closed and police say they have issued warnings to motorists.
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