Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — A severe accident occurred on the Pemalang Toll Road at Kilometer 315 in the A lane on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The crash involved a vehicle belonging to the national television station TV One and a box truck, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people.
The TV One vehicle, with license plate B 1048 DKG, collided with an expedition truck bearing license plate AD 9287 NF. Circulating photos of the incident reveal the extensive damage sustained by the TV One vehicle.
Early reports indicate that the accident took place around 6:32 a.m. local time. Witnesses on the scene and initial police statements suggest that the crash may have been due to limited space on the road for the TV One driver to overtake. As of now, the exact cause remains under investigation by local authorities, who are working to gather details about the incident.
The message shared widely within journalist circles reads: “Journalist friends, the TV One crew has been in an accident in Pemalang. Three people have died.” This tragic news quickly spread among colleagues and the public as people sought clarity on what happened and the condition of the victims.
Yulian Fundra Kurnianto, Technical and Operations Manager of the Pemalang Batang Toll Road, provided a preliminary account of the accident.
He confirmed that the collision occurred around 6:32 a.m., involving the TV One vehicle and an expedition truck, and speculated that a lack of sufficient space for overtaking may have contributed to the accident.
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The police are currently at the scene to manage the cleanup, evacuate the vehicles involved, and gather evidence. However, no formal statement has been released regarding the final cause or responsibility for the accident, pending the completion of a full investigation.
In the meantime, the scene has caused significant delays as emergency crews and police work to clear the road. The fatalities in this tragic event are a somber reminder of the risks of high-speed travel and the importance of caution when navigating crowded highways.
(Becky)
