Talut Landslide In Jebres Solo, 2 People Died

The search for victims of the talut landslide in Solo, Central Java, Thursday (4/7/2024) afternoon. ANTARA/HO-Relawan

JAKARTA - Two people died as a result of a talut landslide that occurred in Mojosongo Village, Jebres District, Solo, Central Java.

Surakarta Basarnas Public Relations Officer Yohan Tri Anggoro said the incident began when the first victim named Wagiyo (74) was sharpening a knife next to his cage. Furthermore, around 16.00 WIB the foundation which was at the top of the cage suddenly collapsed.

"Then there was a landslide and hoarding Wagiyo. Then the second victim, who was the child of the first victim, intended to help his father, but there was a subsequent landslide that continued to hit the second victim," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, July 4.

He said the second victim, Heri Supriyono (40), had experienced a critical condition, but eventually died when he was taken to Dr Oen Hospital.

Meanwhile, the first victim was only found after two hours of searching, which was 18.25 WIB.

"Continue to be taken to Dr Moewardi Hospital for examination," he said.

He said the temporary cause of the incident was due to landslides. As a result of this condition, his party asked the entire community to be more careful.

"In order to be more careful, especially at this time the weather is uncertain. The hope is to be wise in observing the natural signs and landslides that will occur," he said.

Surakarta City Volunteer SAR Chairman Mulyadi said the victim Heri was found after residents carried out manual dredging of the land.

"We found manual search, one was critical because the child wanted to help," he said.

Meanwhile, Wagiyo was found after a search using a stupid two hours.