Liga Asuransi – In the last few days, a number of major incidents have occurred in various regions of Indonesia, ranging from a large fire involving 100 motorbikes belonging to mining company employees in Central Halmahera to various other tragic accidents. These events are in the public spotlight because of their significant impact, both materially and emotionally. Let’s review the details of these incidents to understand the chronology and lessons learned.
Horrible Collision in Blitar: Articulated Truck Hit by Kertanegara Train
A dramatic incident occurred in Pakunden Village, Blitar City, East Java, on Tuesday (24/12/2024). An articulated truck that was crossing the railway line was hit by the Kertanegara Train (KA) with connections to Purwokerto-Malang. Although there were no fatalities, material losses due to this accident are estimated at tens of millions of rupiah.
Accident Chronology
Head of Blitar City Police Traffic Unit, AKP Andang Wastiyono, explained that the articulated truck was on its way to Kediri. When crossing the railroad tracks, the door latch at the scene of the incident was open.
“The doorstop guard was known to have fallen asleep so he didn’t close the gate when the train passed. “As a result, there was a serious collision between the train and the truck,” said AKP Andang on Tuesday (24/12/2024).
This incident started when the truck almost managed to pass the crossing. However, the trailer part was still on the tracks when the Kertanegara train came from the west at high speed. The officer guarding the gate had tried to close the gate when he realized the presence of the truck, but his efforts were too late.
Lack of Signs and Safety
AKP Andang also highlighted the lack of signs warning of trains passing at this location.
“There were not enough warning signs to alert the driver that the train was moving. “This is one of the causes of trucks getting stuck on the tracks,” he added.
Material Loss
This collision resulted in the articulated truck suffering serious damage. However, the truck driver survived without injury. The train can continue its journey after ensuring that there is no significant damage to the locomotive.
Research Steps
The police are now investigating this incident to find out the exact cause of the accident. The doorstop guard and related parties will be asked for further information.
“We will carry out a comprehensive evaluation, including ensuring that security protocols on railway crossings run well to prevent similar incidents in the future,” concluded AKP Andang.
Safety Message
This incident is a reminder of the importance of vigilance at train crossings, both for vehicle drivers and officers on duty. With more attention to safety, it is hoped that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.
Source : https://jatim.inews.id/berita/kecelakaan-di-blitar-truk-gandeng-ditabrak-ka-kertanegara/1
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Tragedy on the Pandaan-Malang Toll Road, Deadly Collision of Truck and Bus for School Group. Four People Killed
A tragic accident occurred at Kilometer (KM) 77+200 Pandaan-Malang Toll Road, East Java, on Monday afternoon, December 23 2024. This incident involving a bus and a truck claimed four lives. Head of Malang Resort Police (Polres), AKBP Putu Kholis Aryana, revealed that one of the victims who died was the bus driver, while the other three consisted of bus crew and passengers.
“Initially we found one dead victim. However, after the evacuation process with the team, the total death toll increased to four people, including the bus driver,” said AKBP Putu, quoted from Antara.
Victims and Treatment
The four victims who died were taken to the Regional General Hospital (RSUD) Dr. Saiful Anwar, Malang City. Meanwhile, the survivors were rushed to Lawang and Lawang Medica Regional Hospitals for treatment. Based on the passenger manifest, the bus with plate number S 7607 UW was carrying a group of students from SMP IT Darul Qur’an Mulia Putri, Bogor, West Java.
“According to the manifest data we received, there were 40 students in this group. Apart from that, there were crew, companions and drivers. We are still investigating the total number of passengers,” added AKBP Putu.
This group is known to have traveled from the Mount Bromo tourist area and planned to go to English Village in Kediri Regency. However, further information regarding the travel route has not been obtained, considering that many passengers are still in a traumatized condition.
Conditions and Causes of Accidents
The front of the bus suffered serious damage due to the collision. The wheelhouse appeared to be damaged, indicating the severity of the impact. Until now, police officers and PT Jasamarga Pandaan-Malang are still carrying out investigations to determine the cause of the accident. The traffic flow around the accident location was observed to be slow, because only one lane was open towards Malang.
The President Director of PT Jasamarga Pandaan-Malang, Netty Renova, apologized to road users for the traffic jam that occurred as a result of this incident. “We apologize for the inconvenience caused. We urge road users to always ensure their vehicles are in roadworthy condition and maintain their health while traveling,” said Netty in a written statement.
Handling the Impact of Accidents
As a mitigation measure, Netty advised road users to exit via the Purwodadi Toll Gate and re-enter the Pandaan-Malang Toll Road via the Lawang Toll Gate. He also reminded road users to contact Jasa Marga’s One Call Center service at number 14080 or the Travoy 4.4 application to get help and information about toll roads.
The accident, which occurred at around 15.40 WIB, involved a class 3 truck and a bus, with serious damage to both vehicles. Joint officers continue to work to deal with the impact of this incident and return toll road conditions to normal.
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PT Yura Engineering employee dies when crushed by an excavator and hits his head
A heartbreaking work accident incident occurred in Bekasi City, West Java, on Friday (20/12/2024). A worker named HRF died after being hit by a heavy excavator at the project site located at Jalan Neman Jaya number 100, RT 05/RW 18, Pengasinan Village, Rawalumbu District.
“On Friday, December 20 2024 at 14.41 WIB, a work accident occurred which resulted in the victim’s death. This report has been received by Polda Metro Jaya,” said Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Pol Ade Ary in a written statement, Sunday (22 /12/2024).
Chronology of Events
The incident started when seven PT Yura Engineering employees, including HRF, arrived at the project area at around 08.00 WIB. Workers were scheduled to move the amphibious excavator heavy equipment during the day.
At around 14.05 WIB, the process of moving heavy equipment began using a 25 ton capacity crane. However, misfortune cannot be avoided. At 14.41 WIB, the excavator that was being lifted rolled to the right.
“The excavator that rolled over hit the head of the victim who was in the lifting area at a distance of approximately two meters,” explained Ade Ary.
Rescue Efforts
Not long after the incident, the victim was immediately rushed to the East Bekasi Primaya Hospital at around 14.50 WIB. However, HRF’s life could not be saved due to the serious injuries he suffered.
Further Research
This work accident case is currently being handled by the Rawalumbu Police, Bekasi City. Officers are trying to uncover the cause of the excavator’s overturning, including evaluating work safety procedures at the project site.
Message for Work Safety
This incident is a reminder of the importance of implementing strict work safety standards, especially when handling heavy equipment. With adequate safety procedures, the risk of accidents can be minimized.
Companies and workers are expected to increase awareness and compliance with safety protocols, in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Tragic Work Accident, Chip Officer Killed by Falling Logs in Berau
A tragic work accident incident occurred at the PT Bahtera Sejahtera log company located in Labanan Jaya, Teluk Bayur District, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, on Tuesday (24/12/2024). This accident claimed the life of a Chip Officer named Agus Winarno (48), who died as a result of being hit by a landslide of wood.
Teluk Bayur Police Chief, Inspector Alimuddin, confirmed the incident and explained the chronology of the incident which took place in the morning at around 08.15 WITA.
Chronology of Events
According to information, the incident started when the heavy equipment operator, Helmi Arifin (69), was moving a pile of logs at the direction of Agus Winarno. During the moving process, the pile of wood suddenly collapsed.
“The pile of wood immediately fell on the victim’s body, which at that time was near the wood transfer area,” said Inspector Alimuddin.
Colleagues at the location immediately tried to provide assistance by freeing the victim’s body from the pile of wood. However, these efforts did not produce results. Agus Winarno was declared dead at the scene at 08.55 WITA.
Evacuation Takes a Long Time
The process of evacuating the victim took quite a long time because of the large pile of wood that was clamping down on his body. This incident was immediately reported to the Labanan Police Post and the Berau Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to obtain additional assistance.
“The victim was found lifeless, and the evacuation took quite a long time because of the difficult terrain due to piles of wood,” explained the Police Chief.
Further Research
Currently, the police are still conducting an in-depth investigation regarding the cause of the incident. Several eyewitnesses, including heavy equipment operators and other workers at the location, have been questioned.
“We have also detained the incident location for further investigation,” added Teluk Bayur Police Chief. The accident site on the ship which was used as a place to transfer wood has temporarily stopped activities.
Message for Work Safety
This tragedy is a reminder of the importance of implementing work safety procedures, especially in industrial sectors that involve high-risk activities such as moving heavy materials. The company is expected to improve work safety standards to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Fire Hits 100 Motorbikes of Mining Company Employees in Central Halmahera
As many as 100 motorbikes belonging to employees of PT Indonesia Weda Bay Nickel in Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, were engulfed in fire on Saturday (21/12/2024). This incident was horrendous because it occurred in the company parking area, when employees were leaving the work site.
According to testimony from a number of witnesses, the fire started from smoke emerging from one of the parked motorbikes. Within minutes, the fire quickly spread and engulfed the other vehicles. The fire that struck caused material losses estimated at hundreds of millions of rupiah.
Firefighters (Damkar) who immediately arrived at the location, with the help of a light fire extinguisher (APAR), managed to control and extinguish the fire within an hour. Luckily, this incident did not cause any casualties.
Even so, this incident is an important warning for companies and employees to be more aware of the potential for fires in parking areas and the importance of more intensive fire prevention measures.
This fire also highlights the need for maximum efforts to minimize material losses due to fire in the work environment, especially in areas with many vehicles.
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Barge Carrying Coal Stranded on Popole Island, Coal Spills into the Sea
Bad weather that hit the coastal area of Labuan, Pandeglang, Banten, caused a coal barge belonging to PT Trans Logistik Perkasa to become stranded on Popole Island. The ship, which was on its way to PLTU 2 Labuan from Palembang, suffered serious damage after hitting coral in the waters around the island.
As a result of this incident, hundreds of tons of coal carried by the ship spilled into the sea, spreading around Popole Island. This incident caused local residents to panic because the coal spill flowed onto the beach, which raised concerns about the impact of pollution on the marine environment.
Shandy Helmi, Public Relations of PLTU 2 Labuan, revealed that the ship ran aground occurred on Monday, December 2 2024. On Wednesday, December 4 2024, the spilled coal began to spread to the coastal area, causing concern for residents. The Ministry of Maritime Transportation has reminded companies to immediately clean up coal spills so as not to increase unrest among local communities.
Shipping companies and authorities are now working together to tackle this pollution and prevent further damage to marine and coastal ecosystems. This incident highlights the importance of being prepared to face extreme weather and risks that can threaten shipping safety and environmental sustainability.
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MV Cargo Ship. Kuala Mas Sinks After Collision with a Tanker in Kupang Waters
A cargo ship, MV. Kuala Mas, which sailed from Makassar to Kupang, sank in the waters of Bolok, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Saturday (21/12/2024) morning. The ship had an accident after colliding with the Equatorial Maritime tanker as it approached Tenau Harbor.
Videos circulating on social media show the ship’s cargo in the form of containers falling into the sea, while the ship is seen tilting due to the strong impact. A team from Basarnas Kupang immediately went to the location to evacuate the ship’s crew. This incident was reported to have occurred at 02.36 WITA, with 20 crew members successfully evacuated at 08.00 WITA by Polair.
According to Basarnas members, the collision with the tanker caused the Kuala Mas ship to tilt to the right and experience a leak. Although the ship’s captain tried to steer the ship towards shallower waters, these efforts were unsuccessful. As a result, the ship finally sank completely at 08.34 WITA.
Rescue teams worked hard to secure the condition of the crew, and although the ship sank, no casualties were reported in this incident. The evacuation process was carried out smoothly, thanks to fast coordination between the maritime police, Basarnas and related teams.
This accident highlights the importance of shipping safety and strict supervision of ships operating in congested waters, especially around ports.
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