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Laborer Dies in Karawang After Neck Allegedly Entangled by Kite String
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Laborer Dies in Karawang After Neck Allegedly Entangled by Kite String

From CNN Indonesia · (12m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A daily wage laborer in Karawang, West Java, died after his neck was allegedly entangled by kite string.
  • The victim was found on his motorcycle with severe neck injuries and bleeding.
  • Police are investigating the incident, while the victim's family has accepted it as a tragedy and refused an autopsy.

This tragic incident in Karawang, West Java, highlights a peculiar and dangerous hazard that has befallen the community. The death of a 32-year-old daily wage laborer, C, due to his neck becoming entangled with kite string while riding his motorcycle, is a grim reminder of the unexpected dangers that can arise in everyday life.

The victim was then rushed to RSUD Karawang by officers from the Ciampel Police and residents, but upon arrival at the hospital, he was pronounced dead.

โ€” Ipda Cep WildanKasi Humas Polres Karawang (Head of Public Relations for Karawang Police) describing the victim's condition upon arrival at the hospital.

The victim was discovered in a critical state, with severe neck injuries and significant bleeding, on his motorcycle. Despite efforts to rush him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Witnesses reported hearing the victim cry for help before being found unresponsive, suggesting a sudden and terrifying encounter with the kite string.

The victim was then rushed to RSUD Karawang by officers from the Ciampel Police and residents, but upon arrival at the hospital, he was pronounced dead.

โ€” Ipda Cep WildanKasi Humas Polres Karawang (Head of Public Relations for Karawang Police) describing the victim's condition upon arrival at the hospital.

While the initial investigation by the Ciampel Police points towards entanglement with kite string as the likely cause, authorities are keeping an open mind pending further investigation. The family's decision to forgo an autopsy and accept the incident as a misfortune underscores the local acceptance of such events as tragic accidents. However, the police have issued a warning to the public, urging increased vigilance while riding, especially in open areas prone to kite-flying activities, emphasizing the potential danger posed by kite strings.

We respect the victim's family's decision to refuse an autopsy. However, we continue to gather information and statements to ensure there are no other elements involved in this incident.

โ€” Ipda Cep WildanKasi Humas Polres Karawang (Head of Public Relations for Karawang Police) commenting on the family's decision regarding the autopsy.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.