Surprised To Be Overtaken By A Motorbike, TransJakarta Buses In Tangerang Are Covered In Sidewalks Until Their Bodies Are Damaged

Transjakarta bus in Tangerang that had an accident/ Photo: Screenshot

TANGERANG - A viral photo on social media showing a Transjakarta bus traffic accident in Tangerang City.

The video was uploaded on Friday, February 11. The post stated that the accident occurred at Puri Beta, Larangan District, Tangerang City.

The Head of the Ciledug Police, Kompol Poltar Lumban Gaol, confirmed the incident. The incident occurred on Friday, February 11, at 13:17 WIB.

He explained that the incident began when Transjakarta passed the Puribeta bend, Ciledug, Tangerang City. Suddenly a motorbike was about to overtake the bus.

The shocked Transjakarta driver immediately gave way to the motorized vehicle so that he unconsciously grazed the sidewalk under the power pole.

"Didn't realize the left side of the body had grazed the castings under the power pole," said Poltar when contacted, Friday, February 11.

After the incident, the Transjakarta bus was immediately evacuated by the police, assisted by Transjakarta officers. As a result, it does not cause congestion at that location

"Half an hour has been evacuated. There is no traffic jam, immediately carried out special handling assisted by Satlantas Polsek then assisted by busway officers," he said.