Liga Asuransi – The world continues to be rocked by tragic events, from fatal toll road accidents and truck brake failures to ship explosions and factory fires. In an instant, lives are lost, property is destroyed, and businesses are paralyzed. These events are not only emotionally charged but also serve as a reminder of how vulnerable life and business are to unforeseen risks. Amidst the rapid pace of economic activity and high mobility, awareness of the importance of risk protection and management has become increasingly urgent.
Tragic! Pajero Crashes into Truck on Batang Toll Road, Killing 3 After Being Hit Again from Behind
Another fatal accident occurred on the Batang-Semarang toll road, specifically at KM 353+800 lane B, on Monday (July 14). A Mitsubishi Pajero Sport hit a truck in front of it, then was struck from behind by an oncoming box truck. As a result, the three passengers in the Pajero died at the scene with horrific injuries.
Batang Police Chief through Head of Traffic Police AKP AhmadZainurozaqconfirmed the tragic incident. All victims have been evacuated to Kalisari Batang Regional Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
“We offer our condolences. We have taken the victims to the hospital,” he said when confirmed.
The three known fatalities were:
- Ramadhoni (23)The Pajero driver, a resident of Ulujami, Pemalang, suffered serious head and neck injuries.
- Nurochim (54), a resident of Comal, Pemalang, suffered a head injury and severe bruising to the chest.
- Nur Sidik (61), also a resident of Ulujami, suffered serious head injuries.
The Beginning of the Series of Accidents
Based on preliminary investigations, a Pajero with license plate number G 1392 WD was traveling east to west (toward Pemalang) in the right lane of the toll road. Upon arriving at the scene, the car suddenly swerved to the left and collided head-on with the rear of a truck driving in front of it.
The Pajero stopped in the left lane, damaged. Unfortunately, before he could get out or escape, a box truck with license plate number B 9040 UXZ, which he was driving, collided with him.MuhammadIbad (22), a resident of Gresik, hit the rear of the Pajero hard. This second collision destroyed the front and rear of the car.
According to AKP Ahmad Zainurzaq, the temporary suspicion is that the cause of the accident was that the Pajero driver was sleepy and lost concentration while driving.
“We’re still investigating further. The driver of the first truck that was hit by the Pajero immediately fled the scene and we’re tracking his whereabouts,” he stressed.
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Brake Failure in Kintamani! Cement Truck Crashes into House and Car, Killing 4 People
A heartbreaking tragedy rocked the residents of Kintamani, Bangli, Bali. A cement truck with license plate number BK 8709 EM reportedly experienced brake failure, causing it to lose control and crash into several vehicles and homes. Four people died at the scene, while several others were injured.
This tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. WITA (Central Indonesian Time) in the Banjar Bangklet area of Kayubihi Village, Jalan Raya Kintamani, Bangli. This information first went viral after a video of the incident was uploaded by the Instagram account @infobalinese.id, and immediately spread widely on social media.
In the circulating video, the truck appears to be heavily damaged after hitting a house on the side of the road. Furthermore, a minibus is also seen crumpled by the force of the impact.
Casualties and Identification
According to Bangli Police Public Relations Chief, AKP Wayan Sarta, of the four victims, only one has been identified, Ni Nengah Rania. The other three victims are still being identified and will be announced soon by authorities.
“More than one person died. We have identified one of them. The rest are still being processed,” explained AKP Sarta.
Cause: Suspected Brake Failure
Based on temporary information at the location, this accident is strongly suspected to have been caused by the truck’s brakes failing, causing the driver to lose control and crash into anything in his path.
The evacuation and investigation are still ongoing. Police officers, assisted by local residents, are working hard to evacuate victims and clear debris from the scene.
Source : https://www.ntvnews.id/news/0154772/truk-angkut-semen-kecelakaan-di-bali-4-orang-tewas
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Horrifying Moments! Plane Catches Fire After Takeoff in London, Killing 4 Instantly
A heartbreaking tragedy rocked London Southend Airport on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. A small Beechcraft B200 Super King Air plane crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff, killing all four people on board.
Videos widely circulated on social media showed blazing flames and billowing black smoke, sparking panic and grief among passengers and airport staff. Many stood frozen, stunned, in disbelief as the plane, which had just taken off, crashed and engulfed in flames.
Dutch pilot and German nurse killed
In a press conference held the day after the incident, Ch Supt Morgan Cronin, the head of the investigation, said that all four victims were confirmed dead at the scene. “The plane experienced problems shortly after takeoff and crashed in the airport area. We are deeply saddened by this loss,” he said, as quoted byThe Guardian.
The fatalities consisted of:
- The pilot and co-pilot are Dutch nationals
- A male medical worker
- A female nurse, Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz (31), a German citizen born in Chile
Maria was previously a general nurse before becoming a flight nurse. Although the full identities of the victims are still being officially confirmed, many of Maria’s friends believe she was among the fatalities.
Massive Investigation: What Caused the Plane Crash?
Lisa Fitzsimons, senior inspector of the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch, revealed that currentlymidfield teaminvestigating the exact cause of the accident. They have collected physical evidence from the scene, analyzed video footage, and interviewed witnesses.
The investigation team also collaborates with various parties such as:
- British Aviation Authority
- Essex Fire and Rescue Service
- Royal Air Force
- London Southend Airport Authority
Condolences from the British Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his condolences via his personal Twitter account.
“Terrible news that four people have tragically lost their lives in a plane crash at Southend Airport. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones,” he wrote.
He also expressed his high appreciation to all emergency personnel who responded quickly in handling the incident.
Source : https://tirto.id/detik-detik-pesawat-jatuh-di-bandara-london-4-orang-tewas-hej8
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Oil Shop Explodes in Padang, Two People Burned. Losses Reach Rp150 Million
A massive fire engulfed a house and retail oil shop on Jalan Bypass, Parak Laweh Village, Pulau Air Nan XX, Lubuk Begalung District, Padang City, on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2025, at around 10:20 a.m. WIB. Two people suffered burns in the incident, while material losses were estimated at Rp 150 million.
According to a statement from the Head of Operations and Infrastructure of the Padang City Fire Department, Rinaldi, the fire was successfully extinguished at around 11.00 WIB after the firefighting team traveled more than 9 kilometers and arrived at the location at 10.30 WIB.
Fire Appears from the Oil Store, Citizens Panic
An eyewitness at the location, Ristin Ima (34), said the fire was first seen coming from the Ketengan oil shop.
“I immediately reported it to the fire department whenLook”The fire started to get bigger,” he said.
The flames quickly spread throughout the building. The house belonging to Ristin Ilen (36) was completely burned down, along with the oil shop and two motorized rickshaws located nearby.
Two Occupants Burned, No Fatalities Reported
Two residents of the house, Ristin Ilen (35) and Siti Aisyah (24), reportedly suffered burns, but fortunately there were no fatalities. The fire also affected two families (KK) with a total of eight people, but none of them were evacuated from their homes.
70 officers deployed, fire extinguished in 40 minutes
Five fire trucks and 70 personnel were deployed to extinguish the fire. Efforts were hampered by the location’s location on a busy main road and proximity to warehouses and factories, but the fire was successfully contained thanks to the cooperation of the Fire Department, police, and Public Order Agency (Satpol PP).
“The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” Rinaldi said in closing his statement.
Even though the losses reached hundreds of millions of rupiah, officers managed to save assets worth IDR 300 million located around the location.
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Electric Car Battery Factory Explosion in Taiwan Injures 15
A massive fire incident rocked a lithium-ion battery factory for electric vehicles owned by Molie Quantum Energy Corp. in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, on Monday morning, July 14, 2025. The fire engulfed the battery storage warehouse and caused 15 injuries, including three firefighters who fought to extinguish the fire.
Fire Originates in Semi-Finished Battery Warehouse
According to an official statement from TCC Group Holdings Co., the factory’s parent company, the fire is believed to have originated in a warehouse where semi-finished batteries were stored. “The automatic sprinkler system immediately activated and helped slow the spread of the fire,” the company said.
Even though the automatic system was working, the fire spread quickly, burning the entire warehouse and emitting thick smoke that enveloped the factory area and its surroundings.
Firefighters Deployed on a Large Scale
The fire sparked a massive response from authorities. 46 fire trucks and 91 firefighters were deployed to the scene to control the blaze. All injured victims were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Air Polluted by PM2.5, Residents Asked to Self-Isolate
Not only did the fire damage buildings and injure victims, it also posed an environmental threat. The Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau issued an emergency alert after detecting high concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) within a 6-kilometer radius of the fire.
Although no toxic gases or hazardous chemicals were found, local residents were asked to close doors and windows and limit outdoor activities.
The Molie factory is also threatened with a fine of USD 3,420 (around IDR 55 million) for violating Taiwan’s Air Pollution Control Act.
Mayor Intervenes: Factory Ordered to Close!
Seeing the scale of the incident, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai immediately took decisive action. He ordered the factory to…Mothin Siaogang operations have been completely stopped until an undetermined time.
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A ship exploded and caught fire at Tegal Harbor, sending dozens of fishermen panicking and fleeing their boats.
A tense atmosphere erupted at PT Pelindo Tegal Port in Central Java when the Harapan motor vessel was engulfed in flames on Monday (July 14, 2025) at 11:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Two explosions were heard, sparking panic among the busy fishermen at the location.
The dogolan type vessel measuring around 90–100 Gross Tonnage (GT) was known to use a bag net, and when the incident occurred, it was in the middle of a row of other fishing vessels.
An Explosion Was Heard Before the Fire Grew
According to a resident named Hudin (52), before the fire grew, two loud explosions were heard, similar to the sound of firecrackers. Shortly afterward, flames and thick smoke emerged from the ship’s hull.
“It sounded like two firecrackers exploding. Shortly after, a large fire erupted,” Hudin said.
Panic immediately gripped the harbor. Dozens of crew members rushed to move their vessels away to avoid the flames spreading. Fortunately, thanks to strong winds and the quick efforts of fishermen, the fire did not spread to other vessels.
“Initially, the burning ship was in the middle of other ships, but it was immediately moved away,” added Hudin.
It takes 3 hours to tame the fire
The firefighting effort involved four fire trucks from Tegal City and Brebes Regency. The fire was extinguished around 1:30 p.m. WIB (Western Indonesian Time), after more than three hours of battling the blaze amidst the crowded port.
“After more than 3 hours of firefighting efforts, the fire was finally extinguished,” said Hartoto, Head of the Tegal City Government’s Public Order Agency (Satpol PP).
Although the fire has been successfully extinguished, cooling efforts are ongoing at the wreckage to prevent remaining embers from reigniting. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Sand Ship Sinks in Inhil River, Captain Killed After Being Swept Away by Current – Body Found Two Days Later
Another sand-carrying vessel sank in the waters of the Gantang River, Kempas District, Indragiri Hilir (Inhil) Regency, on Monday morning (July 14, 2025) at around 9:00 a.m. WIB. The motorboat, suspected of being overloaded, sank en route to Tembilahan.
Unfortunately, the ship’s captain, Syamsuri (50), also drowned and was swept away by the river current. A joint team from the TNI, Polri, Basarnas, BPBD, and assisted by local residents immediately conducted an intensive search after the incident.
The victim’s body was found floating two days later.
After two days of non-stop searching, Syamsuri’s body was finally found floating in a lifeless condition on Tuesday (July 16, 2025), not far from the initial location where the ship sank.
This was confirmed by the Head of the PoliceWater PoliceInhil Police, AKP Agus Susanto, SH MH representing the Inhil Police Chief, AKBP Farouk Oktora, SIK.
“It’s true, the victim was found dead,” said AKP Agus Susanto.
The ship was unseaworthy, and bad weather was a factor.
According to AKP Agus, the motorboat the victim was piloting was transporting sand from the Gantang River to Tembilahan. However, the boat sank en route due to a number of factors.
“According to reports, the ship was overloaded and in an unsuitable condition for operation. This, coupled with bad weather, ultimately led to the shipwreck,” he explained.
Until now, the authorities are still investigating the condition of the ship and the possibility of other technical negligence.
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Each of the events above is clear evidence that risk can strike at any time and from anywhere—without warning. No one can predict when a disaster or accident will occur. Therefore, risk management is not an option, but an absolute necessity for anyone looking to protect their business, assets, and lives. This is where L&G Insurance Broker comes in.becomes very important—as an independent insurance broker focused on helping you choose the best coverage for your business and life needs.
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