A multi-vehicle collision involving nine vehicles occurred in the Sibolangit district of Deli Serdang on Friday, July 17, resulting in 12 casualties. According to Dirlantas Polda Sumut Kombes Achmad Fauzi, the incident involved a mineral water transport truck that struck seven cars and one motorcycle at approximately 10:30 WIB.
Sequence of Events in Sibolangit
The crash occurred while a previous traffic incident was being cleared. A witness named Firman, who was working near the scene, reported hearing a series of loud impacts before running to assist. According to Firman, a passenger vehicle had initially collided with a truck carrying dolomite, creating a bottleneck as passengers were being evacuated.
Before the initial scene could be cleared, a mineral water truck traveling from the direction of Berastagi toward Medan struck the vehicles ahead of it. Kombes Achmad Fauzi confirmed that while most vehicles were heading toward Medan, one vehicle involved in the collision was traveling in the opposite direction toward Bandar Baru.
Did You Know? The accident occurred during an ongoing evacuation process for an earlier collision between a passenger vehicle and a dolomite truck, which had already caused traffic congestion at the site.
Casualties and Emergency Response
Official data indicates that 12 people were affected by the multi-vehicle pileup. Of those, four individuals died, and eight others sustained injuries. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing passengers trapped in vehicles and emergency responders utilizing ambulances to evacuate the victims. Firman specifically noted observing a motorcycle rider who suffered severe head injuries during the crash.
Operational Context and Next Steps
The investigation into the collision is currently managed by local authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vehicles were involved in the accident?
A total of nine vehicles were involved, including a mineral water truck, seven cars, and one motorcycle.
What was the total number of victims?
According to data provided by Dirlantas Polda Sumut, there were 12 victims in total, with four fatalities and eight injuries.
When did the collision occur?
The accident took place at approximately 10:30 WIB on Friday, July 17.
How do local authorities plan to improve road safety protocols for accident scenes in the Sibolangit district to prevent secondary collisions?
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