Jasa Marga Reveals Causes Of Concrete Accidents At GT Halim: Allegedly Trucks

Halim toll gate accidents (photo: ist)

JAKARTA - PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk (JSMR) revealed the cause of the successive accidents that occurred at the Halim Utama Toll Gate on Wednesday, March 27 morning.

In his official statement, Senior General Manager of Jasamarga Metropolitan Tollroad Regional Division Widiyatmiko Nursejati said that the cause of the accident was suspected to be a reckless truck.

"Allegedly driving recklessly, an ankle truck (light truck) caused an accident at the Halim Utama Toll Gate, the vehicle came from Jatiwaringin and drove irregularly near the Halim Utama Toll Gate. So, it hit several vehicles in front of it and ended in a tilted over," said Widiyatmiko.

Until now, at least 7 vehicles were involved in the accident. He also said that there were no casualties in the incident.

"However, two people suffered minor injuries and were rushed to the Police Hospital for wound treatment. All of the vehicles involved are being recorded and are currently being handled by officers in the field," he said.

As a result of the accident, three Halim Utama toll substations were temporarily closed and optimized the capacity of substations that could operate. To avoid congestion, road users are advised to anticipate travel routes and monitor traffic information updates.

Traffic information around the Jasa Marga Group toll road in the Greater Jakarta and Bandung areas can be accessed through the 24-hour Call Center at 14080, the TRAVOY application and the official social media Jasa Marga Metropolitan.