8 People Died When The Introductory Bus For Hajj Pilgrims In Makassar Was Accident

Illustration of accidents (ANTARA)

As many as eight passengers from Bulukumba Regency who wanted to take the Hajj Candidate Congregation (JCH) using a mini bus to the Haji Sudiang Dormitory, Makassar City, became the victim of a single accident while crossing Jalan Trans Sulawesi, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi.

"It is suspected that the driver was tired and sleepy so he did not see the road divider. The condition of the vehicle was wrecked and almost rolled over," said Head of the Gowa Police Unit (Kanit) Ipda Heri Siswanto, quoted by ANTARA Friday, May 24.

The incident occurred on Friday (24/5) at dawn in the Palangga Gowa area. A minibus with police number DD 1039 TY took eight passengers to escort and saw the departure of JCH's family from Bulukumba Regency at the Haji Sudiang Dormitory to perform this year's Hajj pilgrimage in the holy land.

It is suspected that the vehicle was traveling fast and the driver was thought to be tired and fell asleep and didn't realize his car hit the road divider and then heard a hard impact.

Due to this incident, eight passengers and their driver were seriously injured and immediately rushed to the Emergency Room (IGD) of the Syekh Yusuf Gowa General Hospital and the nearest Puskesmas for medical treatment.

Information was obtained, the driver named Ruslan (56) suffered a fracture in his right leg. Meanwhile, seven other passengers suffered injuries to the body and head due to a hard impact during the incident. All victims are now being treated intensively at a local hospital.

Currently, the Gowa Police Traffic Unit is still investigating the exact cause of the accident. The vehicle carrying the victim has also been evacuated to the Laka Lalu Unit for further legal proceedings.

"This accident has been handled, we are still investigating and deepening the cause of the accident. All victims have received medical treatment at the hospital," said Heri Siswanto.