Cipularang toll road accident victims increase to 29 people

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Incident victims an accident climb in Cipularang Toll Road KM 92, Purwakarta, West Java increased to 29 people.

Based on data from the Purwakarta Police Traffic Unit, of the 29 people, one died and the other was injured.

“29 suffered, 1 died, four were seriously injured, 24 were slightly injured,” Purwakarta AKBP Police Chief Lilik Ardhiansyah told reporters, Monday (11/11).

“They are all at Abdul Rojak Hospital, Purwakarta,” he said.

There were continuous accidents on the Cipularang KM 92 toll road to Jakarta, Monday (11/11). The accident is believed to have been caused by a lorry with brake failure.
West Java Regional Police Commissioner of Public Relations chief Jules Abraham said that it was suspected that the truck was carrying a very heavy load. When the brakes failed, the truck hit the vehicle in front.

“It is suspected that it is because the truck’s brakes failed,” he said.

Recently, the police have arrested the driver of the truck with the initials R. However, the driver is still receiving treatment in the hospital because he was also a victim.

“The driver is now detained, as he was injured and is being treated in hospital and is under the custody of the Purwakarta police,” he said.

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