Liga Asuransi – Hello, risk takers! In the first week of November 2023, we again present a series of news regarding accident incidents in Indonesia which invites all of our attention. We remind you again that risks can lurk anywhere and at any time, and it is unknown who will be the victim. Although we cannot predict when and where accidents will occur, we have the ability to reduce their impact by prioritizing safety. In this article, we have collected seven accident news stories that will deepen our understanding of the importance of safety in everyday life.
Let’s remain alert and take care of ourselves and those closest to us. By coming together, we can create a safer environment and reduce the risk of accidents. Happy reading, I hope these articles provide valuable benefits and understanding in our efforts to maintain our collective safety.
A Bus Carrying 20 Passengers Failed to Brake, Resulting in a Series of Accidents in South Sulawesi
A tragic story occurred in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi, when a bus carrying around 20 passengers, a box car and a dump truck were involved in a series of accidents. This horrific incident left the boxcar driver injured, reminding us of the importance of safety on the road.
This terrible incident occurred in Ballewe Village, Binuang Village, Barru, on Saturday, October 28. It all started when a truck, which was on its way from Makassar to Parepare, made a risky U-turn maneuver. The truck, with its striking length, rocked back and forth in an attempt to turn around. This situation attracts the attention of other drivers on the road.
Then, a box car and a motorbike rider who were coming from the direction of Parepare, decided to stop and make way for the process of turning the truck around. They take actions that should be safe and responsible. However, while they were waiting, a bus approached from behind with high speed and a lack of attention to the road situation. When the situation is urgent, the bus driver tries to avoid the motorcyclist by maneuvering to the right.
When maneuvering, this bus could not avoid colliding with box cars and trucks that were turning around. This horrific collision caused serious damage to all three vehicles. Despite the horrific circumstances, the good news is that there were no fatalities in this incident. The passengers on the bus, around 20 people, were lucky not to suffer serious injuries.
However, the boxcar driver was not so lucky. Although he survived the incident, he suffered injuries that required medical treatment. After receiving necessary treatment at the hospital, the driver was allowed to go home.
Head of the Barru Police Traffic Unit, AKP Malik, revealed that the bus driver admitted that the accident could not be avoided because he was too late in realizing the situation developing in front of him. As a result, braking efforts are less effective and sudden. As stated by AKP Malik, “He had time to brake, but he braked suddenly. The driver was speaking his language, the brakes didn’t really work.”
This incident should be a reminder to all of us about the importance of road safety. Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, and can often be avoided by being careful, obeying traffic rules, and paying close attention while driving. While we are fortunate that there were no fatalities in this accident, this incident should remind us all of the importance of maintaining road safety and minimizing risks when driving. Hopefully all parties can learn from this incident and work to prevent similar accidents in the future. Safety is the shared responsibility of all of us.
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Severe Fire at 2 Schools in Ende Regency, NTT, Suffering Losses of Up to IDR 2.6 Billion
Ende Regency was recently rocked by a tragic incident when two schools, SMP Negeri 1 and 2 Ende, experienced a fire on Thursday, 26 October 2023. Head of the Ende Regency Education and Culture Service, Mensy Tiwe, revealed that losses due to this fire were estimated at Rp. 2 .6 billion. In detail, SMP Negeri 1 Ende experienced a loss of around IDR 1.8 billion, while SMP Negeri 2 Ende experienced a loss of IDR 800 million.
According to Mensy Tiwe, the fire destroyed the library and two classrooms at SMP Negeri 1 Ende, while at SMP Negeri 2 Ende, one classroom, one warehouse and several girls’ toilets were victims. This is a major blow to education in the region.
Efforts to overcome this loss are not only carried out by the school, but also involve regional and central governments. Mensy Tiwe hopes that a quick response from all parties will enable this school to return to operation in the new academic year 2023/2024.
Mensy Tiwe has also brought this issue to the Ende DPRD to get joint attention between the legislature and the executive in formulating development plans in the education sector in 2024. It is hoped that support from the legislative body will help make the recovery of these schools a development priority in the education sector.
Apart from that, Mensy Tiwe has coordinated with the Library Service to ensure that students from SMP Negeri 1 Ende still have access to the library. He hopes that the library usage schedule can be arranged so that it does not overlap with the general public.
Even though this disaster has confronted them, Mensy Tiwe gave a strong message to the school and students. He hopes that they will not be lost in sadness, because many parties will help deal with this problem. The community, government and educators unite to ensure that the future of education in Ende Regency remains bright.
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Marcopolo Ship Loaded with Coconuts and Hundreds of Boxes of Fresh Fish Capsizes After Hitting Corals in Sumenep Waters
Sumenep waters recently witnessed a surprising incident when the cargo ship KM Marcopolo experienced a serious accident. This ship was carrying valuable cargo in the form of coconuts and hundreds of boxes of fresh fish, however, fate said otherwise when the ship hit a reef in the waters of Sadulang Besar Island, Sapeken District, Sumenep.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 29 2023, when the ship was traveling from Pagerungan Kecil Island to Banyuwangi. The ship, which was on its way to carry this valuable cargo, suddenly hit a reef when passing through the strait between Sadulang Kecil Island and Sapeken Island, which is located south of Sadulang Besar. The collision caused the ship to capsize and its cargo to spill into the sea.
Authorized officers immediately responded to this incident. The ship’s captain and five other crew members, along with the ship’s cargo weighing around 10 tons, including coconuts and boxes of fresh fish, were successfully evacuated and secured to another ship that came to help.
According to the Head of Public Relations of the Sumenep Police, AKP Widiarti, “At around 00.00 WIB in the morning, the ship carrying goods departed from Pagerungan Kecil Island to go to Banyuwangi Regency.” However, this incident changed the course of the ship’s journey abruptly and dramatized the cruise experience.
This shipwreck is a reminder to us all of the vulnerabilities faced by ships carrying valuable cargo in dangerous waters. In addition, this also underlines the importance of safety in maritime shipping and vigilance in avoiding risks like this. Hopefully repairs and restoration can be carried out as quickly as possible, so that the KM Marcopolo ship and its cargo can return to normal condition and continue their journey.
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Armed Robbers Steal 1 kg Gold and IDR 5 Million in Bojonegoro
On Monday, October 30 2023, a bloody robbery incident rocked the Klepek Village Market, Sukosewu District, Bojonegoro Regency. Two armed robbers acted quickly and succeeded in stealing fantastic valuables from the Barokah Gold Shop.
This robbery incident was not only surprising, but also caused an uproar in the local community. From their brilliant actions, the two robbers on motorbikes managed to steal around 1 kilogram of pure gold and cash worth IDR 5 million. An incident that is sure to be a major topic of conversation throughout the region.
This robbery case was reported to the Sukosewu Police on Monday afternoon at around 11.30 WIB. However, the actual incident is estimated to have occurred at 09.15 WIB. The police immediately acted quickly by conducting data processing at the crime scene (TKP), namely at the Barokah Gold Shop.
The Barokah Gold Shop belongs to a man named Rokhim and is located in the market stall of Klepek Village, Sukosewu. Meanwhile, the shop owner comes from Bungkal Hamlet, Mayangkawis Village, Balen District, Bojonegoro. Every day, this shop is looked after by the owner’s son, Aan.
At the time of the incident, the shop owner’s son was preparing to close the shop, as is usually done at around 10.00 WIB. Several valuable items have been packed and ready to be taken home to Mayangkawis Village, Balen.
However, a terrible incident occurred minutes before the shop closed. Two mysterious individuals came and parked their motorbike close to the victim’s shop. Without warning, they approached the shop owner and suddenly pointed a firearm directly at his face. Threatened by firearms, the shop owner could not do much.
In a matter of minutes, the robbers managed to steal the valuable gold that the shop owner was ready to take with him. Apart from that, they also took around IDR 5 million in cash. The total loss reached around IDR 400 million.
Sukosewu Police Chief, First Inspector Usodo, has confirmed the robbery case. According to him, the police have identified the perpetrator, including through data from CCTV cameras. They are working hard to solve this case and bring the perpetrators to justice. This incident will continue to be the main focus for some time to come.
Source: https://www.ngopibareng.id/read/perampok-bersenjata-api-gasak-emas-1-kg-di-bojonegoro
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The Tragic Incident of ‘The Geong’ Banyumas Glass Bridge Broken, One of the Victims Falls from a Height of 15m into a Ravine and Dies
The news about the tragic incident at The Geong glass bridge, located in the Limpakuwus Pine Forest, Banyumas, has created a wave of controversy. The owner of this unique ride, named Edi Suseno (63), now has to face legal consequences after being deemed negligent in the tragedy of the glass bridge breaking which had fatal consequences and one tourist died.
The Banyumas City Resort Police, represented in this case by Kombes Edy Suranta Sitepu, Banyumas Police Chief, has carried out an in-depth investigation regarding the incident. The results of the investigation revealed the fact that the ride owner, Edi Suseno, had a part in the negligence that caused this terrible incident to occur.
“According to the results of the investigation into the manager, Edi Suseno, we have now named him a suspect and have detained him,” said Commissioner Edy Suranta Sitepu as reported by detikJateng on Monday, October 30 2023.
Edi Suseno is the person who designed The Geong glass bridge ride with his personal creations. However, it should be noted that the ride does not have official permits and has not passed the required fitness tests.
As a result of his negligence, Edi Suseno is now faced with articles 359 and 360 of the Criminal Code which regulate negligence that causes loss of life. The threat of punishment for an act like this is up to five years in prison, and currently, the investigation process is underway to uncover all the deeper details.
The tragic incident of the glass bridge breaking occurred at The Geong bridge in the Limpakuwus Pine Forest, Sumbang District, Banyumas Regency. When the incident took place, there were four tourists who were taking photos on the bridge.
One of the eyewitnesses, Sunarto, described the terrifying moment as an explosion like the sound of breaking glass followed by a loud crash. As a result, one tourist died on the way to the hospital, while another suffered serious injuries and had to be treated at the Margono Soekarjo Hospital, Purwokerto.
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PT Natural Artha Resources (NAR) employee suffers serious burns because the truck he was driving caught fire
On Monday, October 30 2023, Tebo Regency Head of Naker, Ali Bato, confirmed that the Labor Inspectorate (wasnaker) had started an investigation regarding the tragic incident involving PT Natural Artha Resources (NAR), a coal mining company.
This case started with a work accident experienced by M Sidik, a resident of Suo-suo Village, Sumay District, Tebo Regency. This incident has left deep wounds in the hearts of the local community.
“The story that happened to M Sidik is truly worrying. In April 2023, the truck he was driving caught fire, causing serious burns,” said Ali Bato, Head of Manpower Division, Tebo Regency.
The Labor Inspectorate has taken action to reveal the truth behind this accident. They have tried twice to call PT NAR for clarification, but unfortunately the company never responded well. Therefore, Wasnaker decided to continue this investigation.
Currently, Sidik himself is still in the process of recovering, although several parts of his body are permanently disabled due to the burns he suffered. The Tebo Regency Department of Industry and Manpower (Disperindagnaker) is trying to ensure that Sidik gets the rights and compensation he should receive from PT NAR.
“The legal process is ongoing, and we hope that PT NAR takes full responsibility for this accident,” stressed Ali Bato.
It is hoped that this investigation will be an important milestone in motivating mining companies to improve safety and welfare standards for their workers. Currently, the people of Tebo Regency, Sidik, and their families are waiting with hope that justice will be served soon, and an official response from PT NAR is something they have been eagerly awaiting.
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Coal Truck vs Material Truck Collision and Coal Truck Driver Dies
In the early hours of Tuesday, October 31 2023, the area of Jalan WR Supratman, Bentiring Permai Village, Muara Bangkahulu District, Bengkulu City witnessed a tragic accident that left sorrow behind. This accident involved two trucks, a coal truck and a building materials truck, which collided and caused one victim to die at the scene.
Based on information obtained at the location, the coal truck was driven by Asrul, a driver from North Bengkulu, on his way to Pulau Baai Harbor, Bengkulu. Meanwhile, the building materials truck was driven by Buyung, with his passenger, Robi, who came from Kepahiang Regency and headed for Putri Hijau, North Bengkulu. This terrible accident occurred when a truck carrying building materials crossed the right side of the road, causing a collision at the scene which resulted in Asrul, the coal truck driver, losing his life.
The accident victims were immediately rushed to the Hope and Prayer Hospital (RSHD) Bengkulu City. Unfortunately, Asrul had to return to Rahmatullah. Even though he was rushed to RSHD Bengkulu City, his family decided to take his body to the West Sumatra Coast at 04.00 WIB in the morning.
Currently, the two trucks are still at the scene, and the police are conducting an investigation by collecting information from witnesses regarding the incident. This traffic accident also caused traffic jams around the incident area, but police officers swiftly tried to clear up the traffic jams.
We are all reminded of the importance of safe driving and obeying traffic rules. Hopefully similar accidents will not happen again in the future, and let’s work together to maintain road safety.
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