Ciawi Toll Accident Facts: Causes To Latest Conditions

Accident At Ciawi Toll Gate, Katulampa Village, Bogor City (doc Bogor Police)

YOGYAKARTA The tragedy of a series of collisions at the Ciawi Toll Gate (GT), Katulampa Village, Bogor City, has drawn the spotlight. The accident that occurred on Tuesday, February 4 in the morning caused casualties. In fact, a video circulated showing the victims lying on the streets. The fact of the Ciawi Toll Accident is also interesting to discuss.

Until now, the fact of the accident that occurred at the Ciawi Toll Gate continues to be collected by the Bogor Police. Here are the temporary facts collected.

Chronology of the deadly accident at the Ciawi Bogor Toll Gate began when a tronton truck loaded with gallons of water drove from Ciawi to Jakarta. However, the truck failed the brake function, aka the brakes failed. Because it could not control the speed, the truck finally hit several cars queuing to make transactions at the toll gate.

An uncontrolled traveling truck hit a facility at the toll gate. In addition, 6 cars were also hit by trucks, namely Toyota Putih, Daihatsu Sigra, Toyota Avanza, Toyota Innova Reborn, Honda Jazz, and Daihatsu Xenia with a total of one vehicle each. Of the 6 vehicles, three of them were burned down and the remaining 3 were damaged.

In the incident, the Head of Bogor City Police, Kombes Pol Eko Prasetyo, explained that the accident caused casualties. A total of 8 people were declared dead and 11 others injured.

"The victim died as many as eight people, while 11 others were injured. In addition, three vehicles caught fire in this incident," said Kombes Eko, Wednesday morning.

Both the dead and injured were immediately rushed to the Ciawi Regional General Hospital (RSUD) for treatment and medical assistance.

The death toll consists of seven men and one woman. The identity of the dead is still under investigation.

In the accident, the truck driver managed to survive. It's just that he is still unconscious and is being treated in hospital.

After the accident, the condition of the building at the toll gate was quite badly damaged. Police officers had closed for the evacuation process. However, currently the Ciawi Toll Gate has been reopened.

However, only a few toll substations can function. Based on Jasa Marga's information, the toll booth gates that do not open services are Substations 07, 05, 03, and 01.

"04.00 WIB #Tol_Jagorawi GT Ciawi 2 Substations 07, 05, 03 and 01 towards Jakarta ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED, the repair process. USE the left lane of the Substation 11, 13 and 09, please be careful and orderly in the queue," read a tweet account @PTJASAMARGA on platform X.

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