Gegara Salah Pilih Jalan, Angkot Di Jaksel Terburuk Di Sungai Saat Banjir

JAKARTA - A D01 angkot majoring in the Kebayoran Lama Market-Ciputa Market fell into the Grogol River on Jalan Jatayu, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Tuesday, November 5.

The incident began when the driver passed the scene. At that time the road was flooded, making it difficult for an angkot driver named Sahad (51).

"The driver did not know that around Jalan Jatayu there were times and the road was closed by puddles caused by Kali Grogol overflowing to cover the road about 30 to 40 centimeters," said Head of South Jakarta Transportation Sub-dept., Bernad Octavianus Pasaribu, Tuesday, November 5.

Before the incident, residents had warned drivers not to cross Jalan Jatayu because there was a puddle of water at that location. But the driver did not heed the residents' warnings so that the incident occurred," he continued.

The driver immediately tried to save himself until he was carried away by a current of approximately 50 meters. At the time of the incident, the angkot was containing two passengers.

"There are 2 passengers of the mothers who can be rescued by local residents," he said.

Joint officers consisting of the TNI-Polri, the Transportation Service to BPBD were deployed to evacuate the angkot.

"The vehicle was lifted using an accident crane from the South Jakarta Police," he continued.

The angkot evacuation process was finally completed at around 21.30 WIB. Then the vehicle was taken to the South Jakarta Metro Police," said Bernard

Meanwhile, the driver, Sahad, admitted that he did not know the path he was passing. Especially if there is a river near the route.

"It's been flooded like this, this apartment is there. If there's no apartment, maybe I'm on the right lane. I think it's an apartment line. I also don't know there's a river. Because it's covered by floods," said Sahad

Luckily, he did not suffer serious injuries to the two passengers. They only suffered minor injuries when their vehicle fell into the river.

"Congratulations everyone, two passengers are with me. It's just that I immediately opened the door first, but because the flow of strong water is difficult. This (lipis) is just a clash under the bridge," he said.