Liga Asuransi – Warm greetings to risk takers! Entering July in 2025, on this occasion we present 7 Selected Fatal Accident News during the fourth week of June 2024, we are back with a series of the latest news about accident incidents that occurred in Indonesia and the world. Risk can come anytime, anywhere, and befall anyone.
Although we can never predict when an accident will occur, we still have the opportunity to minimize its impact by making safety our top priority.
In this article, we have summarized seven accident news stories that will provide deeper insight into the importance of maintaining safety in everyday life.
Let’s stay alert, protect ourselves and our loved ones around us.
Textile Factory Fire Tragedy in Tangerang: 6 Dead and Huge Losses
On Tuesday night, June 24, 2025, a massive fire broke out at a textile factory in the Cikupa industrial area, Tangerang, Banten. The fire started to grow at around 21.30 WIB and quickly spread to all parts of the factory building used for the fabric production process.
According to witnesses and firefighters, the fire is believed to have started from an electrical short circuit in the main engine room. The rapid spread of the fire and the volume of flammable materials in the factory made extinguishing efforts very difficult. Six workers who were inside the building at the time of the incident did not have time to escape and were found dead due to being trapped by smoke and very high heat.
Firefighters from Tangerang and surrounding areas were deployed with dozens of fire engines and managed to control the fire after more than five hours of fighting. The losses due to the fire are estimated to reach tens of billions of rupiah, including damage to buildings, production machines, and raw material stocks.
The police, together with the industrial investigation team, are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire and assessing whether there was any negligence in implementing safety standards at the factory.
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Lake Tahoe Cruise Ship Tragedy: Eight Dead, Including DoorDash Executive
An incidentheartbreakingoccurred in Lake Tahoe, California, on Saturday afternoon, June 21, 2025. A 27-foot yacht carrying ten passengers capsized due to severe weather and high waves while traveling near D.L. Bliss State Park. The vessel capsized within minutes of being hit by large waves and strong winds, resulting in eight deaths and two miraculous survivors.
The victims of the tragedy included Joshua Antony Pickles (37), an executive director at DoorDash, along with his parents, Terry Pickles (73) and Paula Bozinovich (71), as well as several other relatives and family friends. It is known that the group was celebrating Paula Bozinovich’s birthday on the boat when the weather suddenly changed drastically. Two survivors, a mother and son from New York, managed to survive because they were wearing life jackets when the boat capsized.
According to reports from local authorities, the sudden worsening weather conditions accompanied by strong winds and waves as high as 8 to 10 feet caused the ship to lose control and the engine to fail after being flooded. The evacuation and search for victims was carried out by the local rescue team with the help of helicopters and divers, but eight victims were found dead.
Joshua Pickles’ death has left his family in mourning, including his wife and their seven-month-old baby who was not on the trip. DoorDash also expressed condolences and remembered Joshua as an inspiring and spirited person.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of sudden weather changes in open waters and the importance of safety when engaging in water sports activities, including the use of protective equipment such as life jackets and checking weather conditions before setting sail.
Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/doordash-exec-among-8-dead-in-birthday-boating-accident-on-lake-tahoe/
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Ngargoyoso Tragedy: Mother, Child & Aunt Die During Paragliding Tour
A tragic accident befell three family members while riding a motorbike on the Segoro Gunung Paragliding tourist route, Segorogunung Village, Ngargoyoso District, Karanganyar, on Monday, June 23, 2025. They had just been enjoying the natural scenery when the Honda Beat motorbike with the license plate T6520RH experienced a…rem blongon a downhill track and out of control until it hit a mango tree in the yard of a homestay.
The victims who died on the spot wereHana Tiara (35), the childKarin Valencia (6), And Supriyanti (55), who is Hana’s aunt, all three suffered serious head and bone injuries and died when medical personnel arrived to help. youtube.com+2krjogja.com+2solopos.espos.id+2.
According to AKP Agista Ryan Mulyanto from the Karanganyar Police, the motorbike slid off the tourist route and hit a tree at high speed; the main suspected cause of the accident wasbrake system failure, while the steep downhill road conditions also played a role in this fatal incident. krjogja.com.
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Tragic Accident in Ngargoyoso: Mother, Child, and Aunt Die After Motorcycle Brakes Fail and Crash into Tree
An emotional accident occurred in the Paragliding tourist area, Segoro Gunung, Ngargoyoso District, Karanganyar, on Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Three people from one family—a mother, her young daughter, and a middle-aged woman who was the mother’s aunt—died in a single incident involving a Honda Beat motorbike.
The victim was identified asHana Tiara (35), his daughterKarin Valencia (6), and aunt Hana,Supriyanti (55). The three of them were known to have just finished enjoying the scenery in the Paragliding tourist area and were about to go back down towards the main road. They rode a motorbike driven by Hana Tiara.
According to witnesses and the police, when crossing a fairly steep downhill road, the motorbike suddenly sped up and was out of control. It is strongly suspected that the brake system experienced a total failure orrem blong, so that Hana could not control the speed of the vehicle. In a state of panic and high speed, the motorbike then hit a mango tree in the yard of a homestay around the location.
The hard impact caused the three victims to be thrown and suffer serious injuries to the head and body. Local residents who heard the sound of the collision immediately rushed to provide assistance and called an ambulance. Unfortunately, when the medical team arrived at the scene, the three victims were already lifeless.
Karanganyar Police Chief through Traffic Police Chief AKP Agista Ryan Mulyanto said that the accident was purely caused by technical factors of the vehicle and quite extreme road conditions. There was no indication of a collision with another vehicle. The police have conducted a crime scene investigation and brought the motorcycle to the Traffic Accident Unit of the Karanganyar Police for further examination.
This tragedy is a strong warning about the importance of thoroughly checking the condition of a vehicle, especially before using it for travel to highland areas that have downhill and winding roads.
Source: https://www.krjogja.com/solo/1246178604/rem-blong-dua-wanita-dan-satu-anak-tewas-usai-tabrak-pohon-mangga-di-karanganyar/
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Tragedy on Cipularang Toll Road: Pile-up Accident Kills Five
On Friday morning, June 27, 2025, a terrible pile-up occurred on the Cipularang Toll Road, precisely at KM 92 towards Bandung. A trailer truck loaded with building materials traveling at high speed lost control and hit several vehicles in front of it, including private cars and motorcycles.
The pile-up caused panic and long traffic jams. As a result of the hard impact, five people died at the scene, including two motorcyclists and three car passengers. In addition, dozens of victims suffered serious injuries and were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital.
The police stated that the main cause of the accident was the truck’s brakes which allegedly failed while going down a steep incline on the toll road. The truck driver named Agus (45) suffered minor injuries and is currently being questioned further by the authorities.
The Minister of Transportation issued a stern warning regarding the safety of heavy vehicle drivers on toll roads and emphasized the importance of routine technical checks on vehicles, especially brakes and braking systems.
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Tragedy in Germany: High-Speed Train Crashes into Truck, 7 Dead
Early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, a tragic accident rocked the high-speed rail line between Stuttgart and Munich, Germany. A high-speed train crashed into a container truck that was stuck at an unmarked railroad crossing in the Kirchheim area.
The accident caused a severe collision that resulted in seven train passengers dying on the spot, while dozens of other passengers suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for intensive care. The truck driver, who also suffered serious injuries, died at the scene. Severe damage occurred to the train and truck, forcing rescue teams to work hard in the evacuation and cleaning process.
According to reports from authorities, the container truck suffered an engine failure and was stuck right on the railroad tracks as the bullet train approached. Unfortunately, the railroad crossing was not equipped with automatic gates, and the existing warning system failed to provide sufficient early warning to the truck driver and the train driver.
The German government immediately responded to the incident by announcing a comprehensive evaluation of all railway crossings that do not use automatic barriers. This step was taken to prevent similar incidents that could threaten the safety of many people in the future.
In addition, transportation authorities are also tightening supervision of heavy vehicles crossing railway lines, including routine checks on engine conditions and vehicle roadworthiness to avoid breakdowns in the middle of the tracks.
This accident left deep sorrow for the families of the victims and the entire community, and is a reminder of the importance of safety in railroad crossing areas.
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Helicopter Crash in Jayawijaya Mountains: 5 Passengers Killed in Tragic Aviation Incident
On Monday morning, June 30, 2025, a helicopter crash rocked the Jayawijaya Mountains region of Papua. A privately owned Bell 412 helicopter flying from Wamena to Timika crashed fatally in very bad weather conditions. The helicopter was carrying five passengers, including an experienced pilot and a technician.
According to reports from civil aviation authorities and witnesses around the scene, the helicopter experienced engine trouble while crossing a steep hilly area full of thick fog. Bad weather with strong winds worsened the situation and made it difficult for the pilot to control the aircraft. The pilot’s attempt to make an emergency landing in the inhospitable terrain failed, causing the helicopter to crash and fall apart at the scene.
All passengers and crew of the helicopter died at the scene due to the severe impact and difficult terrain conditions. A joint SAR team from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), police, and medical teams were immediately deployed to evacuate the bodies and secure the accident site. The evacuation process took quite a long time due to the very difficult terrain and unfriendly weather.
The official investigation conducted by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) is still ongoing. Initial examinations point to the possibility of technical problems with the helicopter’s engine triggered by extreme weather conditions in the area. In addition, environmental factors such as thick fog and strong winds are also suspected to be the main causes of this accident.
The Papua Provincial Government and the Ministry of Transportation are taking the accident seriously. They have called on all airlines to improve safety standards, conduct strict fleet inspections and maintenance, and improve pilot training in dealing with bad weather conditions. The government has also highlighted the importance of using the latest navigation technology and weather systems to minimize risks in flying in difficult and vulnerable areas such as the Jayawijaya Mountains.
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Time to Act, Not Regret
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