Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRom Preston-EllisMonday 13 July 2026 09:35 BSTQueues of traffic in Java, Indonesia (AFP/Getty)Thirteen people were killed and five injured when a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two lorries on a busy highway in Indonesia.The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon on the northern coastal highway near Kiajaran Kulon village of Indramayu regency, Java.The open-bed pickup truck was attempting a U-turn when it was struck from behind by one lorry, then pushed into the opposite lane where it was hit by another.The powerful impact ejected more than a dozen people from the pickup truck onto the highway.Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with deadly traffic accidents being common in Indonesia due to factors like overloaded vehicles and poor road safety.In fullAt least 13 killed after truck carrying wedding guests crushed on Indonesia highwayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in