Truck collision damages pedestrian bridge in South Jakarta, causing traffic chaos

Traffic in South Jakarta faced significant disruption early Tuesday morning after a pedestrian bridge was struck by a truck carrying a crane. The incident occurred around 00:30 WIB on Jalan Kapten Tendean in the Mampang Prapatan district, leading to immediate traffic jams in the area.

According to Marulitua Sijabat, Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the truck, bearing license plate B 9077 UFU, collided with the pedestrian bridge. The driver allegedly failed to properly assess the height of the crane being transported.

"The driver saw the pedestrian bridge, but was unaware as he was focused on his mobile phone," Sijabat stated. "As a result, because he did not account for the maximum height of the load, the unit being transported got stuck on the pedestrian bridge."

Authorities are advising motorists to seek alternative routes while the damaged bridge is assessed and repairs are arranged. The extent of the damage to the JPO and the timeline for its repair remain unclear. The incident highlights potential risks associated with oversized loads and the importance of driver vigilance.

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The driver saw the pedestrian bridge, but was unaware as he was focused on his mobile phone. As a result, because he did not account for the maximum height of the load, the unit being transported got stuck on the pedestrian bridge.