Motorcyclist's Neck Stuck In A Semrawut Air Cable In Karang Tengah Tangerang, Provider Hit By Reprimand

Semrawut Air Cable In Karang Tengah Tangerang/ Photo: IST

TANGERANG A worrying incident occurred on Jalan Raden Saleh, Karang Tengah, Tangerang City. A motorcyclist was caught in a chaotic cable hanging onto the road that almost made his helmet come off. The incident recorded in the video went viral on social media and sparked unrest among netizens.

The incident occurred on Saturday, April 19. In the video circulating, a motorcyclist can be seen passing without realizing the presence of a low-laying cable. When passing, his neck was caught in a cable until it looked like a rope. He immediately stopped his motorbike in the middle of the road with a shock face and confusion.

Responding to the incident, the Head of Public Relations of the Tangerang City Government, Mualim, confirmed the incident and said that his party had intervened.

"Our officers have immediately tidied it up temporarily," said Mualim when confirmed on Tuesday, April 22.

According to Mualim, the cable comes from one of the internet providers in Indonesia, although he is reluctant to mention the company's name in detail. His party has summoned the cable owner and given a firm warning to immediately tidy up the chaotic cables in the area.

"We have arranged it. We will call the cable owner this week," he said.

The Tangerang City Government also emphasized that it would take firm action if there were no efforts from the providers to tidy up their cable installations. Wire management will be carried out directly by the city government for the safety of road users.

"If there is no action from them, we will act directly," said Mualim.

This incident is a serious warning for internet service providers and other utilities to pay more attention to the security of cable installations in public spaces. The government also invites the public to report immediately if they find similar conditions on the streets.