Breaking News: Devastating Bus Accident in Batu, East Java
Malang, CNN Indonesia — A bus crash involving a Bali-based tourist bus with the license plate DK 7942 GB has left four dead and eight injured, as reported by the Batu City Police. The incident occurred on Wednesday (8/1) evening WIB.
Batu City Police Chief, AKBP Andi Yudha Pranata, confirmed that the bus crashed into several vehicles, including motorcycles and cars, along a two-kilometer stretch of the road. TheBus was carrying students from SMK TI Bali Global Badung.
"As of now, we have four confirmed deaths and several injured. Our focus is to assist the injured and prevent any further casualties," Andi stated.
All injured victims have been transported to Bhayangkara Police Hospital and RSUD Karsa Husada for treatment.
The incident happened around 19:15 WIB when the bus was navigating the downhill stretch of Jalan Imam Bonjol, which was relatively busy at the time. The bus allegedly experienced brake failure, loss of control, and eventually crashed into other vehicles.
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Victims:
- Anis from Jember
- Sugianto Mumun (40)
- Agus Darianto (60) from Sidomulyo, Batu City
- Syafa (20-month-old baby) from Jember
Injured:
- Mustofa Ahman (20) from Jalan Wukir, Temas, Batu
- Muh Safiudin (30) from Tanggul Kulon, Jember Regency
- Sugiarti (60) from Jalan MT Hariyono, Dinoyo, Malang City
- Moch Bayu Jatmiko (38) from Jalan Bunga Desember, Lowokwaru, Malang City
- Prasasti Nur Aulia (23) from Jalan Sumpil, Blimbing, Malang City
- Tino Trisula (32) from Sisir, Batu City
- Bambang Eko Pribadi (49) from Jalan Raya Arjuno, Junggo, Batu City
- Rasminanto (71) from Raya Arjuno, Junggo, Batu City
(frd/wiw)
