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Tragic Bus Accident on Tol Cipularang Claims Two Lives, Injures 64
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PURWAKARTA – In a devastating early morning incident on Thursday, December 26, a Qonita Trans bus carrying 64 pilgrims from Tangerang came to a sudden halt on the Tol Cipularang at KM 80 in Babakancikao, Purwakarta. The bus collided with the rear of a dump truck ahead, sending passengers scrambling for safety on the shoulder of the toll road.
Tragically, two people lost their lives in the accident, with 12 others sustaining severe injuries and another 50 suffering minor injuries. The fatalities were identified as Imam Maulana, a 20-year-old bus driver from Kampung Muhara, Cianjur, and Sudirman, a 50-year-old passenger from Kampung Dukuh Mangga, Tangerang.
All injured passengers were rushed to Abdul Radjak Hospital in Purwakarta for medical treatment. According to AKP Dadang Supriadi, the head of traffic investigations at Purwakarta Police, most of the serious injuries involved broken bones.
The Qonita Trans bus was traveling from Bandung towards Jakarta when it struck the rear of the stationary dump truck, causing the fatal collision. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
In a surprising turn of events, the bus driver, Romyani, initially fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. Romyani is currently undergoing medical and urine tests, in addition to further questioning at the Purwakarta Police Headquarters.
While Romyani is in custody, investigations into the cause of the accident continue. Police have secured the scene, collected evidence, and are reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements, including those from surviving passengers and other witnesses.
The aftermath of this tragic event has once again emphasized the importance of road safety and the need for overriding caution and responsibility among all road users. Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims and those affected by this terrible accident.
