Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- At least 15 people were killed and several injured after a passenger bus carrying 34 travelers overturned on a highway between Jakarta and Yogyakarta in Indonesia.

At least 15 people were killed when a passenger bus overturned on a highway in Indonesia early on Monday, authorities said. Several others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals.

The bus, carrying 34 passengers, was traveling from Jakarta, the nation's capital, to the historic city of Yogyakarta when it lost control and toppled, officials said. Emergency crews worked to rescue passengers trapped inside.

Police said the cause of the crash is under investigation, with early reports suggesting the vehicle may have skidded or lost control on a bend. Wea...