PT Pindo Deli II Karawang Has Experienced Gas Leaks 5 Times And Hurts Victims

Illustration of gas poisoning/ Photo; Antara

JAKARTA - The Regent of Karawang, Aep Syaepuloh revealed that the gas leak in PT Pindo Deli II Karawang which claimed 123 victims was the fifth time this had happened.

"This poisoning is the fifth time. We will report as soon as possible. Where did the leak come from, whether it was the same place from the connection pipe in 2023, or a different place," said Aep, quoted from Antara, Sunday, January 21.

Meanwhile, Public Affairs of PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper Mills-2, Adil Teguh, in his statement confirmed the incident of exposure to residents by gas around the factory site on Saturday, January 20, evening.

The incident occurred due to the open valve on "chlorine storage" above the supposed standard.

"We deeply regret this incident and immediately take the necessary actions. So that this condition can be handled quickly and all affected residents have received the necessary medical treatment," he said.

In handling it, he said, the company cooperated with the authorities and local regional leaders.

The management of PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper Mills-2 is also recognized to continue to coordinate and ensure that the incident is handled properly and according to procedures.

It was stated that the company continues to investigate to ascertain the main cause, including possible violations of filling procedures by operators.

The number of victims of gas poisoning at the PT Pindo Deli II factory is 123 people, they are recorded as residents of Kutamekar Village, Ciampel District, Karawang. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Karawang Regency, West Java said that currently the victims are still undergoing treatment at the hospital.

"The coustic soda leak of PT Pindo Deli 2 which occurred on Saturday (20 January) night resulted in hundreds of people having to be hospitalized," said Karawang Regent, Aep Syaepuloh, Antara, Sunday, January 21.

He said hundreds of people affected by the poisoning were taken to Rosella Hospital, Mandaya Hospital, Bayukarta Hospital and Primaya Hospital.