Truck Spill Causes havoc on Purwakarta-Padalarang Highway, Affecting Hundreds of Vehicles
Bandung, Dec 24 (detikJabar) – Social media platforms were abuzz today with news of a chemical spill on the Purwakarta-Padalarang Highway in West Bandung Regency (KBB), causing chaos for hundreds of motorists.
The incident occurred this morning, with a truck from a local company, bearing the license plate D 9475 AF, leaking chemicals onto the road surface. The chemical, upon interacting with the road, turned it white, and any vehicle that came into contact with the spill also became coated in the substance.
Asep (20), a resident of Cikubang, Sumur Bandung Village, Cipatat District, KBB, was one of the many affected. He was on his way to work in Cibaligo, Cimahi City, when the incident happened. "I was heading to work in Cimahi, and the road was wet. The water splashed onto my face, but it turns out it was this chemical, which caused my face to feel hot and itchy," Asep recounted at the scene.
The chemical not only caused skin irritation but also affected the vehicles it came into contact with. Asep’s motorcycle stalled and refused to start, its electrical sensors.short-circuited by the chemical. "The sensor for my motorcycle’s electrical system got hit by the chemical and short-circuited, and so did the rear wheel’s roller," Asep explained.
Rizki Muhammad Sidik (23), a security officer at Cimahi City Hall, also missed work due to the spill. His motorcycle, which came into contact with the chemical, was rendered inoperable. "Just like the others, my motorcycle stalled, and I couldn’t go to work. Plus, the paint on my motorcycle began to peel off," said Rizki.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential havoc that chemical spills can wreak, causing not only environmental damage but also significant disruptions to daily life and work. Authorities are urged to investigate and take appropriate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
This article is written by the detikJabar team.
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