The victim of the hot clouds of Mount Semeru, who is a husband and wife from Kediri Regency, East Java, when he fell on the Gladak Perak bridge, was finally referred to the Pasirian Hospital, Lumajang Regency.
"The victim suffered burns about 20 percent after falling while crossing the slippery Perak bridge and covered in hot ash due to the eruption of Mount Semeru which was accompanied by a hot cloud avalanche," said Lumajang Regional Secretary Agus Triyono as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, November 19.
According to him, the chronology of the incident based on the report received stated that the motorbike used by the victim slipped due to slippery roads and was covered by hot clouds of Semeru.
"Meskipun demikian, koordinasi cepat petugas di lapangan berhasil mengevakuasi korban tanpa terlambat, sehingga korban dirujuk ke RS Pasirian," tuturnya.
He said the victim had received initial treatment at the Candipuro Health Center and was treated medically for handling burns, but because he needed more intensive treatment, the victim was then referred to the Pasirian Hospital.
BPBD Lumajang again reminded people who are still in affected areas to increase their vigilance, especially when crossing a route that is prone to slippery and covered in hot ash. Joint forces also continue to monitor the condition of roads and vulnerable locations to anticipate similar accidents.
"It is important to comply with the evacuation appeal and avoid dangerous zones. The safety of residents remains a top priority. Movement in the affected areas must be controlled so as not to add more victims," he said.
The safety of residents is the main priority of the Lumajang Regency Government in handling the increased activity of Mount Semeru. The local government is now concentrating efforts on controlling the movement of people in all disaster-prone areas to prevent risky activities in dangerous zones.
With a quick response and cross-sectoral coordination, the government ensures that victims receive adequate treatment, as well as affirming the preparedness of all disaster mitigation teams in Lumajang.
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