Jakarta student dies after motorcycle snags on cable, hit by bus
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 16-year-old student in Jakarta died after her motorcycle's handlebars snagged on a cable, causing her to fall and be run over by a bus.
- Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan expressed condolences and ordered relevant agencies to provide full assistance to the victim's family, including funeral support.
- The incident involved a fallen PLN (electricity company) cable, and the victim's family has requested the case be processed according to legal procedures.
A tragic accident in South Jakarta claimed the life of a 16-year-old student, identified as NAEP, when her motorcycle's handlebars became entangled with a dangling cable. The student, a 10th grader at SMAN 6 Jakarta, was on her way to school, being driven by her father, when the incident occurred around 5:30 AM on Thursday.
Governor Anies Baswedan offered his condolences for the death of Neisha Amalia Evrian Putri. He stated that he had instructed the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, Bina Marga, and other agencies to provide comprehensive support to the grieving family. This assistance includes help with the funeral arrangements.
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, through Baznas Bazis DKI Jakarta, also provided financial aid to the victim's family. The government further facilitated students who wished to attend the funeral, providing three buses and covering the associated costs. The cable involved in the fatal incident was reportedly a disconnected PLN cable.
Regarding the legal proceedings, Governor Baswedan deferred to law enforcement and the victim's family. He noted that the family understood the legal process and had requested it be handled accordingly, acknowledging that the matter had entered the private domain.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.