Liga Asuransi – A wave of major incidents continues to occur in various corners of Indonesia and the world, shaking public attention. Starting from transportation accidents that trigger severe traffic jams to fire disasters that destroy buildings, each of these events has a wide impact, both in terms of safety, economics and risk management. One of the most worrying recent incidents is the threat of the Muara Tembesi Bridge collapsing due to a coal barge colliding with its protective fender. Apart from that, bus accidents, truck rollovers and fires in several locations have added to the list of horrendous incidents. The following is a summary of seven recent events that are in the spotlight and important for us to pay attention to.
The Rosalia Indah bus overturned on the Semarang-Solo toll road, three people were injured
A traffic accident occurred on the Semarang-Solo toll road in the Boyolali area on Sunday morning (26/1/2025). This incident involved the Rosalia Indah bus and a Toyota Agya car, resulting in the bus overturning and causing three people to be injured. One of the victims allegedly suffered a broken bone.
Head of the Boyolali Police Traffic Unit Gakkum, Iptu Budi Purnomo, stated that the accident occurred at around 09.00 WIB at Km 484+400, Brajan Village, Mojosongo District. The bus traveling from Semarang to Solo was about to overtake Agya’s car in front of it by changing lanes.
“When the bus changed lanes, another vehicle was speeding up from behind. The bus driver was forced to swerve to the left to avoid a collision,” explained Inspector Budi. However, this maneuver caused the bus to hit Agya’s car. To avoid a bigger impact, the bus driver turned the steering wheel to the right again, but this step actually caused the bus to swerve and eventually roll over.
The bus carrying 28 passengers rolled to the left, across the middle of the road. Although three people were injured, all passengers in Agya’s car were reported to be safe. “The victims consisted of two people with minor injuries and one person who was suspected of having a fracture,” he added.
Congestion and Evacuation Process
As a result of this accident, traffic flow on the Semarang-Solo toll road experienced long traffic jams. To reduce congestion, Boyolali Police Traffic Unit officers implemented traffic engineering by diverting vehicles out via the Mojosongo toll exit.
Evacuating the overturned bus took up to three hours. This process involved a tow truck from line B (direction Solo-Semarang), which caused temporary closures in both directions. At around 12.00 WIB, the bus was finally successfully moved, and the toll lane was fully open again.
Appeal to Toll Road Users
Inspector Budi appealed to motorists to always obey traffic signs and the specified speed limits, which are between 60 and 80 km/hour. “By complying with regulations, accident fatalities can be minimized,” he said.
This incident is a reminder for all toll road users to remain alert and careful, especially in heavy traffic conditions. In addition, it is important to ensure that the vehicle is in top condition and complies with safety regulations to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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Brakes Fail, Truck Loaded with Flour Overturns at Bakauheni Harbor
The accident occurred at Bakauheni Port, Lampung, on Monday morning (27/1/2025), when a tronton truck with plate number BE 8249 OU rolled over after hitting several port facilities. The truck is known to be carrying a load of wheat flour. Luckily, there were no casualties in this incident.
The head of the Bakauheni KSKP, AKP Firman Widya Putra, explained that the incident started when the truck driven by Manus experienced a brake failure problem when crossing KM 01 of the Trans Sumatra toll road. “We confirm that there are no casualties. The truck driver only suffered minor injuries and has been taken to hospital,” he said at the scene.
Accident Chronology
Due to the brakes not working, the truck was traveling at high speed and the driver lost control. The vehicle continued to slide until it finally hit a pillar on the executive pier at Bakauheni Harbor. The truck overturned, causing the load of wheat flour to spill and cover the entrance to the executive pier, thus disrupting the smooth flow of vehicles wishing to cross to Merak Harbor in Banten.
Incident Handling and Impact
To reduce the impact of accidents, the flow of vehicles that usually pass through the executive pier is diverted through the regular ship toll gate. Officers from River, Lake and Ferry Transport (ASDP) also immediately evacuated the truck and its cargo to a safer location and repaired damaged port facilities.
“Vehicles have been temporarily diverted to another route so that services at the port continue to run. ASDP officers have also taken quick steps to deal with the damage,” added AKP Firman.
The Importance of Vehicle Inspection
This accident adds to the list of incidents at Bakauheni Port, which is the main connecting route between Sumatra and Java. Authorities urge drivers to ensure their vehicles are in top condition before travelling, especially the brake system, which plays an important role in driving safety.
“A thorough inspection of vehicles is very necessary so that incidents like this do not happen again,” stressed AKP Firman.
Meanwhile, related parties are still carrying out investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident and evaluating the safety system at Bakauheni Port to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Fire at ‘Happy’ Karaoke Place in Tegal, Officers Try to Extinguish the Fire
A fire broke out at the ‘Happy’ karaoke entertainment venue on Jalan Slamet Riyadi, Tegal City, Central Java, on Sunday afternoon (26/1/2025). The incident occurred at around 13.00 WIB, and until now the blackout process is still ongoing.
Based on monitoring at the location, no flames were seen coming out of the building. However, thick smoke continued to billow from inside the karaoke building. Tegal City Firefighters immediately went to the location after receiving reports from residents.
“We received a report by telephone at around 13.00 WIB,” said Hanif, one of the Tegal City Fire Department officers.
Blackout Process
A number of fire engines, including Tegal City Fire Department vehicles and Tegal City Police tactical water cannon vehicles, were deployed to extinguish the fire. Efforts to extinguish were carried out by focusing on the inside of the building, where the source of the smoke was.
Until now, the cause of the fire is not yet known. Officers are still trying to control the situation so that the fire does not spread further.
No Casualties
Luckily, so far there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities due to this incident. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents around the location to remain alert.
Further Research
While extinguishing the fire, officers plan to carry out an investigation once the situation is under control to find out the exact cause of the fire. This fire is a reminder of the importance of implementing safety protocols, especially in public places such as entertainment venues.
The situation around the location remains monitored by Tegal City Police officers to ensure the safety of residents and the smooth running of the extinguishing process.
Source : https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-7750856/tempat-karaoke-happy-tegal-kebakaran
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Fire Burns House and 10 Boarding Rooms in Bogor City
A major fire engulfed a house and 10 boarding rooms on Jalan Otista, Baranangsiang Village, Bogor City, on Sunday morning (26/1/2025). This incident also burned down a motorbike and a funeral home tent opposite the incident location.
The two-story building in a densely populated area was almost completely burned. The flames spread to the funeral home tent opposite due to the distance being too close and strong winds blowing. “Yes, the tent caught fire too. The fire from the front of the tent, coupled with strong winds, immediately spread,” said Icih, a local resident.
The funeral home’s tent had just been put up on Saturday, after one of the residents died on Friday night. “Those who died on Saturday night had tents put up on Saturday,” added Icih.
Material Losses
Apart from damage to buildings and tents, a motorbike and a number of belongings belonging to boarding house residents, such as mattresses, cupboards and chairs, were also burned. The remains of charred items were seen scattered at the location.
Extinguishing Efforts
The extinguishing process involved a joint team from the Bogor City Fire Department, BPBD and Tagana. A total of eight firefighting units were deployed, including six units from Bogor City and two units from Bogor Regency, with a total of 22 personnel.
“The fire occurred at around 10.15 WIB. The fire was successfully extinguished two hours later after eight firefighting units were dispatched,” said Secretary of the Bogor City Fire Department, Asep Kartiwa, at the scene.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated
Until now, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Firefighters ensure there are no remaining fires to prevent the fire from re-igniting. This incident is a reminder of the importance of being alert to the risk of fire, especially in densely populated areas.
Luckily, there were no reports of casualties in this incident. However, material losses are estimated to be quite large considering the large area burned and the number of items that were burned.
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Work Accident at PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia, Subcontractor Employee was crushed by concrete and suffered broken bones
Another work accident incident occurred in the PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia (BAI) industrial area, which is located in Galang Batang, Gunung Kijang Village, Gunung Kijang District, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands. This incident happened to a PT CVC subcontractor employee with the initials RK on Sunday night (26/1/2025), at around 20.30 WIB.
Gunung Kijang Police Chief, Iptu Jul Ilham confirmed the incident. “The victim was hit by a concrete pipe while working,” he said on Monday (27/1/2025). According to him, the incident started when a crane was being used to move a concrete pipe. When RK tried to remove the sling connected to the pipe, the pipe rolled and hit his left leg.
As a result of the accident, RK suffered a fracture to his left leg. The victim was immediately rushed to the Bintan Regency Regional General Hospital (RSUD) to receive initial treatment. “The victim has now been referred to Tanjungpinang General Hospital for further treatment,” added the Inspector Jul Inspiration.
Further Research
The police have summoned a number of witnesses to gather information regarding this accident. “We are still investigating the incident and examining witnesses at the location,” said the Inspector Jul Inspiration.
Medical Treatment of Victims
Head of Development and Public Relations at the Bintan District Hospital, Murnilawati, confirmed that RK was treated in the Emergency Room (IGD) before being referred to the Tanjungpinang Hospital. “The patient came with open wounds and a fracture in his left leg. “After the examination, the patient was referred for further treatment,” he explained.
This accident adds to the long list of work incidents that occurred in the PT BAI industrial area. It is hoped that the authorities can increase supervision of work safety procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Source : https://ulasan.co/kecelakaan-kerja-di-pt-bai-karyawan-subkon-alami-patah-kaki-ditimpa-pipa-beton/
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Muara Tembesi Bridge Threatened with Collapse, Coal Barge Crashes into Protective Fender
A serious incident occurred on the Muara Tembesi Bridge, which connects villages in Batanghari Regency, Jambi, when a barge carrying thousands of tons of coal hit the protective iron on the main pillar supporting the bridge. The violent impact that occurred on Wednesday afternoon (25/1) caused the protective iron (fender) to fall into the Batanghari River, and caused the bridge support pillars to sway.
According to the Head of the Jambi Road and Bridge Implementation Agency (BPJN), Ibnu Kurniawan, this incident was revealed through surveillance camera (CCTV) footage installed under the bridge. In the footage, a tugboat named Ten Power can be seen pulling a barge which hits the fender until it breaks. This is not the first time a similar incident has occurred, because the fender has been hit twice by the same barge.
As a result of this collision, the fender fell into the river, causing the bridge to no longer have sufficient protection around its supporting pillars. If this damage is not repaired immediately, there is a big potential that the main pillar supporting the bridge will be hit again, which could cause fatal damage or even collapse the bridge. This condition certainly endangers the safety of road users and local residents.
Relevant parties urge coal transport companies to immediately take corrective action to prevent further damage and reduce the risk of accidents or bridge collapse. As a vital route connecting villages, the Muara Tembesi Bridge is very important for community mobility and the local economy.
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Tragic Accident at Gresik Furniture Factory, Employee Dies Impaled by Wood
A tragic work accident occurred at a furniture factory in the Driyorejo area, Gresik, on Monday afternoon (20/1/2024) which claimed the life of an employee. The victim, who was a contract employee with the initials WNW (25) from Bojonegoro, died in a tragic condition after being impaled by wood while working in the wood cutting section.
According to information gathered, the incident began when the victim was cutting wood approximately 50 cm long using a cutting machine. When the wood was caught by a cutting knife that was due to be replaced, the victim tried to pull the wood out. However, the wood suddenly bounced and stuck into the victim’s chest.
The victim’s co-worker, who did not want to be named, explained that after the wood stuck in WNW’s chest, his co-workers immediately took him to Anwar Medika Hospital using the factory’s operational car. However, even though he was rushed to hospital, the victim’s life could not be saved.
The police, through the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Gresik Police, AKP Abid Uais Al-Qarni, confirmed that the report about this accident was only received on January 21 2024. Currently, investigations regarding this incident are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
This tragic incident reminds us of the importance of work safety in industrial places, especially in the use of heavy equipment and machines which can endanger workers if not operated carefully and in safe conditions.
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