Tragic Accident Chain on Bandung Lecturer Dies in Accident”>Cipularang Toll Road
A series of accidents occurred on the Cipularang Toll Road, heading towards Bandung at around 09:11 WIB on Sunday (5/1/2025). The incidents were triggered by a truck that was unable to climb a slope, causing it to back up and result in a chain of collisions. Traffic was significantly congested following the accidents.
The truck involved in the incident was later moved to the side of the road by authorities. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. Immediately after the incident, the Jasa Marga Motorway Administration’s Rapid Response Team from the Representative Office 3 of Jasa Marga Metropolitan Tollroad (JMT), alongside Jasa Marga Tollroad Operator (JMTO) and police, arrived at the scene to secure the area and quickly manage traffic. By 09:28 WIB, one lane was reopened for traffic. By 10:05 WIB, all lanes were cleared, and traffic flowed normally.
The accidents involved six vehicles: one truck, two buses, and three private cars. Two people were injured and transported to Abdul Rodjak Hospital in Purwakarta for further treatment. Despite the seriousness of the incident, no fatalities were reported.
Jasa Marga reassured travelers that all lanes were clear and traffic was flowing as usual by 10:05 WIB. The company urges all motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.
(S source: Agni Mayvinna, Senior Manager of Representative Office 3, Jasa Marga Metropolitan Tollroad Regional Division)
Five-Vehicle Pileup on Toll Road Cipularang Causes Major Disruption and Injuries
JAKARTA — A chain reaction collision occurred on the Toll Road Cipularang at KM 97+200, involving five vehicles, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The incident, which took place at 09:11 WIB, involved a truck, a bus, an intercity travel vehicle, and two minibuses or private cars, as reported by Antara, citing Senior Manager Representative Office 3 of Jasamarga Metropolitan Tollroad Regional Division Agni Mayvinna.
Several vehicles were damaged and promptly towed away following the incident. In its aftermath, two individuals sustained moderate and minor injuries and were subsequently transported to Abdul Rodjak Purwakarta Hospital. Police have cleared the scene, and traffic flow from Jakarta to Bandung has resumed, albeit at reduced speeds of 10-20 km/h.
Renewed traffic congestion extended up to 3-4 kilometers due to temporary road closures during the evacuation of victims and vehicles from the crash site. Authorities temporarily halted traffic heading towards Bandung to facilitate the emergency response, causing significant delays.
Eye-witness accounts suggest that the incident began when an overloaded truck carrying coal struggled to ascend a slope. The truck subsequently reversed, colliding into the vehicles behind it and triggering a chain reaction.
Title: Chaos on Cipularang Toll Road: Multiple Vehicles Collide at Km 97
In a sequence of unfortunate events, a multi-vehicle collision unfolded on the Cipularang Toll Road at Km 97, causing significant traffic congestion. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of [Date], involved a total of 6 vehicles, including trucks and buses, leaving commuters in the area grappling with major delays.
Witnesses and authorities have attributed the cause of the accident to a truck that was allegedly traveling in reverse. The erratic driving behavior of the truck led to a chain reaction, resulting in multiple vehicles colliding and obstructing traffic for hours. Officials from the toll road management confirmed the incident, stating that their teams were dispatched to the scene to assist and manage the aftermath.
The accident, which is now being investigated by local authorities, has drawn attention to safety concerns on the Cipularang Toll Road. Commuters and nearby residents have long raised concerns about poor visibility, lack of adequate lighting, and narrow lanes on certain sections of the road. The recent incident has once again brought these issues to the forefront, with calls for improved infrastructure and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations echoing throughout the community.
As authorities work to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow, motorists are advised to exercise caution and plan alternate routes to avoid potential delays. The ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is expected to provide more insight into the events that led to this unfortunate incident, which has left many questioning the safety of one of Indonesia’s busiest toll roads.
Headline: Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash in Surabaya: One Dead, Seven Injured, and Five Vehicles Damaged
Subhead: The sobering impact of drink driving: A 38-year-old suspect, Septian Uki Wijaya, faces up to 12 years in prison under Indonesian traffic laws.
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A disturbing scene unfolded on the streets of Surabaya yesterday when a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, driven by 38-year-old Septian Uki Wijaya, plowed into several other vehicles, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. The collision resulted in extensive damage to five vehicles.
Akbar Arif, the Head of the Traffic Division at the Surabaya Police, revealed that the victims were a diverse group, including a teacher, a street sweeper, an elderly woman, an online motorcycle taxi driver, a child, and a university student.
"The deceased, Prasetyaningsih (63), was a street sweeper who was riding a motorized scooter at the time of the incident," Arif stated during a press conference at the Surabaya Police Headquarters. Other victims include Ahmad Ghozali (51), an online motorcycle taxi driver who suffered severe injuries to his head and shoulder, and Aisyah Amini (24), a university student who sustained minor injuries. They are both being treated at Haji Sukolilo Hospital.
Bella Eka Widyasari (29), a teacher, was also injured in the crash and is receiving treatment at SMS Hospital. Stevi Sanjaya (37), a stay-at-home mother, was critically injured and her condition remains grave. Jhin Wei Chung (69), a driver of a Toyota Avanza, suffered severe injuries and was thrown into a nearby river. His companions, Lania Wati (69) and Mathiew Joshua Njoto (10), sustained injuries as well.
The driver of the final vehicle involved, Pranata, a private sector employee, did not suffer any serious injuries but sustained property damage. Arif confirmed that Wijaya faces charges under Article 312, coupled with Article 321 of the Indonesian Traffic Law, which could result in a maximum prison sentence of 12 years.
Driving under the influence has once again proven to be deadly, impacting not only the perpetrator but also innocent lives. As the holiday season approaches, local authorities remind drivers to prioritize safety and refrain from drinking and driving.
Breaking News: Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Causing Multiple-Car Crash in Surabaya
Surabaya – In a shocking turn of events, the driver of a Mercy vehicle involved in a chain-reaction crash at Pakuwon City, leading to a major traffic jam along Jalan Raya Kenjeran, has been apprehended. The suspect, identified as Septian Uki Wijaya (38), a resident of Tambak Arum, admitted to causing the accident and expressed remorse in a video circulating online.
In the video, Septian revealed that he had consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel. When asked about his drinking, he candidly replied, "I only drank Bintang beer, Bintang beer, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, sir, please punish me, sir."
Moreover, Septian acknowledged his wrongdoing and vowed to accept full responsibility for his actions. "I’ll bear the blame for my mistakes. I’m responsible, I’m responsible, I’m sorry if there are any deaths," he confessed.
Confirming Septian’s intoxicated state, Chief of the East Java Police Criminal Investigation Unit, AKBP Arif Fazlurrahman, revealed that the suspect’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.77 mg/L, indicating a loss of control over his motor functions, reduced perception, and impaired judgment.
Currently, Septian is in custody at the Surabaya Police Headquarters, awaiting further interrogation once he has sobered up. The investigation into the appropriate charge and penalty continues.
Earlier today at around 3:50 PM WIB, the multiple-car crash occurred on Jalan Raya Kenjeran, causing gridlock in both directions for over a kilometer. Four vehicles, including an Avanza that ended up in the river, a Grand Livina that narrowly avoided the same fate, and a severely damaged Brio, were involved in the collision. Two motorcycles were also affected.
The Mercy vehicle fled the scene after causing the accident, but the driver, Septian Uki Wijaya, was eventually arrested and will now face the consequences of his reckless and irresponsible actions.
(abq/iwd)