TransJakarta Bus Collises Public Facilities In Duren Sawit, No Casualties

TransJakarta bus that crashed into public public facilities in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - A co-operated Transjakarta bus with passengers heading for Kampung Melayu - Pulogebang was involved in another accident on Jalan I Gusti Ngurah Rai, near the Raden Inten Busway stop, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, Friday, February 11. "Yes, that's true, it's on Jalan I Gusti Ngurah Rai a little bit, from west to east. The losses are only material," said East Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Head AKBP Edy Surasa when confirmed by VOI, Friday, February 11. This time, the bus hit the park barrier and traffic signs at the location, causing damage to public facilities assets. According to information compiled, Transjakarta hit the road and park guardrails and traffic signs because it avoided a motorbike overtaking at the Traffic Light T-junction on Jalan I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta.

Luckily there were no casualties or injuries in this incident. However, the front of the bus was badly damaged and the traffic sign collapsed. "No casualties. The bus is about to be taken, the bus is about to be pulled. Our members are also at the location," he said. Transjakarta buses were immediately towed during the evacuation process. Meanwhile, the accident case was handled by the Central Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Unit.