Diesel Tanker Catches Fire on Cipali Toll Road, Causing Traffic Snarl

A fuel tanker truck carrying diesel ignited on the Cipali Toll Road in Subang, Indonesia, on Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, causing significant traffic delays. The incident occurred around 8:09 AM WIB at kilometer 80+700 heading towards Cirebon.

The fire originated from a traffic accident involving the fuel tanker and a truck loaded with wood. Initial investigations suggest the wood-laden truck grazed the fuel tanker while traveling in the same direction, creating sparks that ignited the diesel. "The sparks eventually caused the fuel tanker to catch fire," stated Ardam Rafif Trisilo, Head of Sustainability Management & Corporate Communications at Astra Tol Cipali.

Video footage of the fiery incident quickly went viral on social media, showing thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Responding to reports from road users, personnel from Astra Tol Cipali, along with police and firefighters from Subang and Purwakarta, were dispatched to the scene. They worked to extinguish the flames, which were successfully put out by 10:09 AM.

To ensure safety during the vehicle evacuation process, the first lane was temporarily closed, while the second and third lanes remained open for traffic. Astra Tol Cipali confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries resulting from the fire. The company urged all road users to maintain a safe distance and remain vigilant of blind spots while driving or changing lanes.

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The sparks eventually caused the fuel tanker to catch fire.