SEMARANG - The police have banned trucks with three or more waves across the Magelang-Purworejo highway in Purworejo Regency, Central Java, following two accidents that occurred on the section in the past week.
Dirlantas Polda Central Java Kombes M. Pratama Adhyasastra said the three or more trucks that will cross the route must make a U-turn in anticipation of similar accidents that occurred on May 7 and 13, 2025.
Heavy vehicles bound for Purworejo will be diverted starting from the intersection near Salaman Police, Magelang Regency.
"The truck will be directed towards Borobudur to Yogyakartavia Kulonprogo, then straight to Purworejo," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 14.
Kombes Pratama said the effort was for safety and security on the Magelang-Purworejo highway, which had a declining contour.
"So, not only by taking firm action against operators," he said.
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The police will also coordinate with regulators about enforcing the rules on the road.
Previously, a fatal accident involved a sand truck with a minibus on the Magelang-Purworejo highway, Bener District, Purworejo Regency, on May 7, 2025.
A total of 12 people died after the truck lost control overturned and hit the minibus.
Meanwhile, the accident experienced by a three-axis truck again occurred on the same road section on May 13, 2025.
"There were no fatalities in the single accident," he said.
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