Sutet Support Pole Collapsed, 4 Workers Killed

SUMEDANG, KOMPAS.com – A total of 4 workers were killed by a pillar that was crushed by an extra-high air duct tower (Sutet) in Pasirangin Hamlet, Margaluyu Village, Tanjungsari District, Regency Sumedang, West Java, Wednesday (12/8/2020).

The four workers are Wawan (42), Andri (26), Yadi (40), and Mansyur (60), residents of Cisitu Village, Malangbong District, Garut Regency.

Residents around the location of the Sutet tower, namely Mamad (55), said this incident occurred around 17.45 WIB.

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“I do not know the exact cause of the incident. According to other workers, the pillars of the Sutet tower collapsed suddenly,” said Mamad to Kompas.com, Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, Tanjungsari Koramil Commander Infantry Captain Dedi Ruanto said Wawan and Andri died at the scene, while the other two, Yadi and Mansyur died an hour after arriving at the puskesmas.

“The four workers are residents from Malangbong District, Garut Regency,” said Dedi to Kompas.com.

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Dedi said that the Sutet support post collapsed when the workers dismantled it.

“The Sutet Pole collapsed and hit the four workers while it was being demolished,” said Dedi.

Dedi said, the Sutet tower support poles have a height of more than 20 meters.

“All of the victims will be handed over to the family tonight,” said Dedi.

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