Liga Asuransi– In the past week, various accident incidents have shocked the public—from a fatal train collision in Malang, an overturned truck that was looted in South Sumatra, to a helicopter tragedy in Finland. These news stories are not only heartbreaking, but also open our eyes to the importance of safety, risk management, and protection through insurance, both in personal activities, business, and industrial projects. Through this article, we summarize seven recent accident incidents that should be valuable lessons, especially in the context of proper insurance protection.
TruckMeInstant RolloverEast JavaImmediately Looted by Residents, Driver Flees Leaving Tens of Millions Worth of Goods!
A single accident that occurred on the Palembang-Betung East Cross-Island Route (Jalintim), precisely in Suka Mulya Village, Betung District, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, turned into a mass looting event! The incident that took place on Sunday (18/5/2025) went viral after an amateur video showed residents flocking to loot a load of instant noodles from an overturned truck.
In footage widely circulated on social media, residents are seen guiltlessly taking boxes of instant noodles from a truck that has fallen to the side of the road. Some of them even immediately fled on motorbikes, carrying their loot. The person recording the video sounds frustrated, reprimanding the looters who continue to carry out their actions openly.
The green truck that was the target of the looting did not even have a license plate, raising suspicions of a violation or an attempt to avoid identification.
Banyuasin Police Traffic Unit Chief AKP Suwandi confirmed the incident. He explained that the residents only stopped looting after police officers arrived at the scene. “As soon as our officers arrived, the residents immediately dispersed. The truck had a single accident and the driver fled who knows where. Because no one was guarding, the residents felt free to take items from the truck,” he said.
Unfortunately, even though the police had appealed to residents to return the stolen goods, the appeal was ignored. Some residents chose to flee with their stolen instant noodles.
After the crime scene investigation and truck evacuation were carried out, the police contacted the company that owned the goods. According to the company, the truck was delivering instant noodles from Jambi to Palembang. The owner of the goods claimed not to know that their truck had an accident, let alone been looted by residents.
Until now, the police are still investigating the driver’s whereabouts and preparing legal steps for this looting incident.
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Two Helicopters Collide in Finland, 5 People Die Instantly!
A terrible tragedy occurred in the sky south west of Finland on Saturday (17/5/2025), whenTwo helicopters collided in the air before finally hitting the ground and killing all its passengers. The fatal incident took place nearEura Airport, and has been confirmed by the Finnish Police fatal accident with no survivors.
“Five people died in a helicopter crash near Eura Airport,” Chief Criminal Inspector Johannes Siirila said in an official statement, quoted by AFP.
The two helicopters reportedly departed fromTallinn, Estonia, with the intention of Piikajärvi, an area just a few kilometers from the incident site. One helicopter was carrying two people, and the other was carrying three passengers. There is no official information yet on the identities of the victims, but local media say they are famous businessmen.
Eyewitness Reveals Horrifying Moments of Mid-Air Collision
A shocking testimony came from a resident namedAntti Marjanenwho witnessed the tragedy directly from the ground. He stated that one of the helicopters appeared to hit another helicopter while maneuvering in the air.
“One fell like a stone, while the other fell more slowly. I didn’t even hear a sound,” he told Iltalehti newspaper.
This statement strengthens the suspicion that the collision occurred live on air, not due to ordinary technical failure. However, until now, the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Finnish aviation authorities.
Investigation Tightened, Weather Declared Normal
Rescue teams, police and aviation authorities immediately moved quickly to the scene after receiving the report.The helicopter wreckage has been secured and is now the main subject of the investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Interestingly, the weather conditions at the time of the incident were reported to be bright and friendly, so that weather is not the main factor causing this tragedy.
“We are working with the national aviation safety authority and relevant parties,” said one of the investigation officials who declined to be named.
As of Sunday morning, the identities of the victims were still being kept secret, pending the investigation process.forensics and notification to family which is left behind.
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Two Construction Workers Die After Falling from 3rd Floor of Shophouse at Seven Land Bintan
A tragic work accident occurred in the Seven Land area, Tanjung Uban, Bintan, Monday (19/5/2025) afternoon. Two construction workers, Pardi (48) and Sutrisno (59), lost their lives after falling from the third floor while laying bricks in a shophouse building under construction.
The fatal incident occurred at around 16:30 WIB. Both victims suffered serious injuries, especially to the head and body, due to the hard impact when falling from a height.
North Bintan Police Chief, Commissioner Nurman, confirmed the incident. He explained thatPardi died on the spot, temporarily Sutrisno was taken to hospital in critical condition., but eventually died too.
“Both of them suffered serious injuries and their lives could not be saved,” Nurman told the media.
The victim is known to have worked as a construction worker for the construction of shophouses in the area.Sven Land, Empress Street, South Tanjung Uban Village, North Bintan District. Currently, the bodies of both are still at RSJKO EHD Tanjung Uban.
The police are currently still conducting a crime scene investigation (TKP) to investigate the exact cause of the accident. Meanwhile, the Sevenland development project manager represented by someone with the initials B admitted that he did not yet know the details of the chronology of the incident.
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Massive Fire Erupts Rubber Factory in Padang. Residents Evacuated Emergency
A major fire that hit a rubber factory in the By Pass area, Padang City, West Sumatra, forced at least six heads of families or around22 souls to evacuate in an emergency by the Padang City BPBD.
This disaster occurred at 12 noon and continued to rage until midnight with no signs of extinguishing.Thick plumes of smoke And towering flames forcing residents who live just a few meters from the factory location to leave their homes.
“The distance between the residents’ houses and the factory is only about one meter. For safety, we evacuated them to refugee tents,” said the Head of Padang BPBD,Hendri Zulviton, Sunday night.
BPBD set up two emergency tents in RT 2 RW 4 Batuang Taba Village, Lubuk Begalung Nan XX District. The first tent was occupied by 4 families (17 people), while the second tent was occupied by 2 families (6 people). The evacuation situation was conducive even though residents were seen anxious and tired.
Meanwhile, more than 20 fire engines deployed to the location, but extinguishing efforts encountered serious obstacles.
“The pile of rubber inside the factory is very thick. Even though it has been doused, it can ignite again. This condition is very difficult for us,” explained the Head of the Padang Fire Department, Budi Payan.
What’s more surprising, the factory does not have a hydrant system or internal water sources. As a result, fire trucks had to go back and forth to find water elsewhere, slowing down the process of extinguishing the fire that was still burning when this news was published.
This incident has attracted the attention of Padang City residents, especially because of the potential spreading fire to the surrounding dense settlements. Until now, the exact cause of the fire is unknown, and there has been no official statement from the factory.
Residents are asked to remain vigilant, and authorities continue to guard the location to prevent aftershocks.
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PalangDoors Opened, 7 Motorcycles Hit by Malioboro Express Train. 4 People Died, Here’s the Chronology
A horrific incident occurred at a railroad crossing in Magetan, East Java, on Monday afternoon (19/5/2025). A fatal collision between the Malioboro Express Train and seven motorcycles killed four people and injured several others. This tragic incident took place at the JPL crossing No. 08 (KM 176+586) at Magetan Emplacement, Mangge Village, West District, Magetan Regency.
According to the statement of the Head of Traffic Police of Magetan Police, AKP Ade Andini, the accident began when the Matarmaja train passed from the east. After the train passed, the gate was opened by officers. At that time, the motorcyclist began to cross the rails without realizing that from the opposite direction, the Malioboro Express train from Purwokerto–Madiun was traveling at high speed.
“After the Matarmaja train passed, the barrier was opened. But it turned out that there was still a Malioboro Express train from the west that had not passed,”AKP Ade explained. As a result, seven motorbikes that had entered the tracks were hit by the train that was coming at full speed.
Magetan Police Chief, AKBP Raden Erik Bangun Prakasa, emphasized that this tragic incident occurred due to human error.“The officer opened the barrier when the train was still about to pass. Seven motorcyclists who were passing were immediately hit by the train,”he said. The police chief also said that the crossing officer admitted that he did not know that there was another train that would pass at that time. Currently, the police are investigating the information to determine the exact cause of the incident.
As a result of this incident, four people were declared dead, while others suffered injuries and were rushed to several health facilities, including Dr. Sayidiman Regional Hospital, Dr. Efram Harsana Air Force Hospital, Dr. Soedono Regional Hospital, and Karangrejo Health Center.
The Malioboro Express train itself experienced damage to several parts, but managed to continue its journey after handling in the field.
Responding to this incident, PT KAI through the Public Relations Manager of Daop 7 Madiun, Rokhmad Makin Zainul, expressed his deep condolences. He emphasized that barriers and crossing guards are simply safety aids., while the main safety equipment is traffic signs which road users must obey.
“The characteristics of the train do not allow for sudden stops. Safety is entirely dependent on road users’ compliance with signs and rules at level crossings,”said Zainul.
He also reminded the public to don’t be careless even though the door is open, and always prioritize caution before crossing railroad tracks.
Currently, PT KAI Daop 7 Madiun is coordinating with the police and related authorities to handle the impact of this tragic incident and evaluate safety procedures at level crossings.
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Explosion in the Middle of the Night! Famous Restaurant in Tawangmangu Burns Down, Losses Reach Hundreds of Millions!
The calm atmosphere in the early hours of the morning for the residents of Kalisoro, Tawangmangu, suddenly turned tense after a…A loud explosion was heard from the direction of the ‘PAK BY’ Restaurant, Sunday (18/5/2025) at around 03.15 WIB. The explosion turned out to come from a fire that completely engulfed a restaurant building that was quite well-known to local residents.
Information from the Karanganyar Police stated that this incident caused…big loss which is estimated to reachRp100 million, although fortunately there were no fatalities.
Head of Public Relations of Karanganyar Police, Iptu M. Sulistiawan Abdillah, explained that the police received a report at 03.45 WIB and immediately sent a team to the location with volunteers and residents to help extinguish the fire.
Fire was first known by Christacya Marliani (22), a student who lives in a dormitory right in front of the restaurant. She thought the explosion she heard came from firecrackers, but when she checked,the fire had grown large and engulfed the inside of the restaurant.
It didn’t take long for the witness to immediately report this incident to Kemis.Pawarsono(56), who then contacted the police.
The restaurant is known to belong toMr. Gito Purnomo (47), a resident of Tengklik Village, Tawangmangu. The 30 x 8 meter building was burned to the ground. Until now,The cause of the fire is still under investigation, including the possibility of electrical short circuits or other factors.
The police have also contacted the Karanganyar Police Inafis team to conduct further investigations.
As a precautionary measure, the police have appealed to residents to be more alert to the potential for fires, especially during the dry season which is prone to fire.
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Fishing Boat Hit by Mysterious Tanker, 30 Crew Almost Die at Sea
A dramatic incident occurred in the North Waters of Berakit, Riau Islands, on Tuesday (20/5/2025), whenKM Pacific Memory capsized allegedly due to being hit by a mysterious tanker. Luckily,all 30 crew members (ABK) were successfully rescued alive in an international sea rescue operation.
The incident began at 10.41 WIB, whenKN Tanjung Datu-301 belongs to the Indonesian Bakamla Received a report from VTS Batam about a fishing boat that had capsized at coordinates 01°22.559’ N / 104°36.342’ E. The Bakamla patrol ship which was operating approximately 21 nautical miles from the location immediately headed towards the accident point.
Arriving at the location at 12.30 WIB, it turned out that all the victims had been rescued by tanker MV Andros Spirit. Without wasting any time,KN Tanjung Datu-301 together with KN Rantos owned by KPLP, as well as elements PSDKP, Malaysian Maritime, and Singapore Police Coast Guardimmediately coordinated to evacuate the victims.
A total of 14 victims were transferred to KN Tanjung Datu-301, while the rest were taken by KN Rantos. The victims immediately received medical examinations on board before being taken to the KPLP base in Tanjung Uban for further treatment.
Initial information fromDeputy Captain of KM Pasifik Memori IIsaid their ship was hit from behind by a tanker whose identity is not yet known. The heavy impact caused the fishing boat to capsize and the entire crew fell into the sea.
Commander of KN Tanjung Datu-301, Colonel Bakamla Rudi Endratmoko, emphasized that the success of this evacuation was thanks to rapid coordination across countries and institutions who work together in humanitarian missions at sea.
“This is real evidence of the state’s presence in protecting the lives of citizens at sea. Quick response and synergy are the main keys,” said Colonel Rudi.
This rescue operation is a strong warning that shipping safety in densely populated waters such as the Riau Islands waters requires extra supervision and strong multinational cooperation.
Source : https://bedanews.com/bakamla-ri-evakuasi-14-korban-kapal-tenggelam-di-perairan-utara-berakit/2/
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The series of incidents we highlight in this article show that risks can come at any time and in various forms—whether on the road, at a work site, or at an industrial facility. Therefore, it is important for every business actor, project owner, or individual to understand and implement appropriate risk protection through the right insurance product. This article is supported by L&G Insurance Broker, a trusted insurance broker company in Indonesia that specializes in providing insurance solutions for various industrial and project needs. Contact L&G Insurance Broker to get professional assistance in protecting your assets and business continuity.
