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Delivery Van Crash Highlights School Safety Concerns in Jakarta

12/17/2025

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A delivery van crashed into students in Jakarta, injuring 21 children and a teacher.
Critics say the incident highlights safety and procurement concerns in Indonesia's 71 trillion rupiah school meal program (US$4.2 billion).
The driver, a substitute with only two days on the job, reportedly fell asleep and pressed the accelerator.
Vice-President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka apologized and said an investigation would follow, 'This event must not be repeated'.

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Story summary

A delivery van crashed into students in Jakarta, injuring 21 children and a teacher.
Critics say the incident highlights safety and procurement concerns in Indonesia's 71 trillion rupiah school meal program (US$4.2 billion).
The driver, a substitute with only two days on the job, reportedly fell asleep and pressed the accelerator.
Vice-President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka apologized and said an investigation would follow, 'This event must not be repeated'.