16 Dead as Bus and Fuel Tanker Collide in South Sumatra

A devastating accident has struck South Sumatra, claiming the lives of 16 people in a horrific collision between an ALS passenger bus and a fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in Musi Rawas Utara. The incident, which occurred around midday Wednesday, has sent shockwaves through the region.

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Sesampainya di tempat kejadian, diduga mobil ALS menghindari lubang dan membelokkan mobil ke kanan dari arah Lubuklinggau menuju ke Jambi sehingga menabrak mobil tangki Seleraya dari arah Jambi menuju ke arah Lubuklinggau.

The bus, en route from Lubuklinggau to Jambi with 18 passengers, reportedly swerved to avoid a pothole, veering into the path of the oncoming fuel tanker traveling from Jambi to Lubuklinggau. The impact ignited both vehicles, creating a fiery scene and leading to the tragic loss of life.

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Hilangnya kendali dari sopir bus, kemungkinan besar disebabkan oleh human error, meskipun kita lihat di TKP masih ada beberapa jalan yang berlubang.

Among the victims were the drivers of both the bus and the tanker, along with 13 passengers from the bus. Three individuals sustained severe injuries, and one suffered minor injuries, and are currently receiving intensive care at the Rupit Regional General Hospital. The local authorities, including a specialized team from the Traffic Directorate, forensic experts, and Jasa Raharja, are on-site conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of this catastrophic event. Initial statements from the police suggest a possible loss of control by the bus driver, a common issue attributed to human error, though the presence of potholes on the road is also being considered as a contributing factor.

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Namun sementara pengakuan dari kernet bahwa si sopir ini hilang kendali sehingga membanting ke arah kanan sisi berlawanan, begitu untuk sementara.