Overturned Paper Transport Truck At MT Haryono Simpang Semarang, 1 Person Died

JAKARTA - One person died in a paper truck accident that overturned at the intersection of Jalan MT Haryono and Jalan Army Students, Semarang City, Central Java.

Semarang Police Traffic Head AKBP Yunaldi said one victim who died was suspected of being a motorcycle rider.

"The victim died, a motorcycle rider," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, May 8.

Yunaldi could not confirm the chronology or exact cause of the accident.

According to him, the main thing that was done was to evacuate trucks and cargo, as well as the trapped victims.

"After that, we will ask for information from witnesses who know about the incident," he said.

Previously, a truck with police number K 8446 OD overturned at the intersection between Jalan Army Student and MT Haryono, Semarang City, on Thursday night.

The truck allegedly drove uncontrollably from Jalan Dr. Wahidin.

The truck hit a traffic light before it finally rolled over right in the middle of the crossroads.