Tongkang Ship Hits Boat Continues Residents' Kitchens On The Banks Of The Musi River, Police Intervene

When the police processed the barge with coal, which hit a resident's house on the banks of the Musi River, Palembang, South Sumatra. (ANTARA/Ahmad Rafli Baiduri)

Palembang Polrestabes, South Sumatra, is still investigating the case of a coal-laden barge that hit a resident's house on the banks of the Musi River.

Head of Kertapati Palembang Police, Iptu Angga Kurniawan, said the incident took place at Jalan Putri Dayang Rindu RT 9 RW 04, Keramasan Village, Kertapati Palembang District, on Wednesday at around 16.30 WIB yesterday.

At that time, one of the victims on behalf of Sudirman (43) saw a coal barge passing by and it was seen turning a direction. He then asked the witness Aprilia (20) to record the ship.

The end of the ship owned by PT Bukit Prima Bahari crashed into Sudirman's boat parked behind the kitchen of his house. The engine boat then sank.

Tongkang continued to advance and finally hit Sudirman's kitchen until it was heavily damaged and the pole of the house swayed. Then, the kitchen of the house belonging to the residents of Rismiana (40) was also heavily damaged.

His party has visited the location and conducted a crime scene (TKP). It is estimated that the losses of the victims due to the loss of control of the barge reached Rp. 400 million.

"We have processed the crime scene and asked for statements from victims and witnesses. Currently, we are also coordinating with the Palembang Police Satpolairud for follow-up," said Angga in Palembang, Antara, Thursday, March 13.

Meanwhile, Head of Polairud Polrestabes Palembang AKBP Yuda Setiawan said officers were investigating the cause.

"Members have gone to the scene and are handled by Polairud Polrestabes Palembang," he said.