Deadly Accident In Balikpapan, 5 Dead, Dozens Injured And One Critically Referred To Hospital

A screenshot of the deadly accident in Balikpapan

JAKARTA - A series of accidents that occurred at Simpang Rapak, North Balikpapan, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, killed five people and injured dozens of others.

"Five people died", said the Head of Public Relations of the East Kalimantan Police, Kombes Yusuf Sutejo, when confirmed, Friday, January 21.

In addition, based on data collection, one person is listed in critical condition. Then, 13 other people suffered minor injuries.

"The one with serious injuries is critical, the one with minor injuries is 13", said Yusuf.

Currently, the injured have been taken to the nearest hospital. However, they underwent treatment in different hospitals.

"There are three referral hospitals, Khanujoso Hospital, Faith Hospital, another Ibnu Sina Hospital", Yusuf said.

Previously, a series of accidents occurred at Simpang Rapak, North Balikpapan, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Where the accident involved dozens of motorized vehicles.

According to a video circulating on social media, the accident occurred on Friday, January 21, at around 06.15 WITA.

The accident started when several vehicles stopped at an intersection. However, not long after, a Trenton truck appeared that was traveling at high speed.

However, the truck did not slow down. So, it directly hit all the vehicles in front of it.