SERANG - A train bound for Lebak-Merak crashed into an odong-odong car in Silembu Village, Kragilan District, Serang Regency. As a result 9 passengers died, 8 people were injured.
Kasatlantas Serang Polres AKP Tiwi Afriani said the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 26, at 11.00 WIB.
"About 9 people died, 8 people were injured. The cargo was about 20 passengers," Tiwi said when confirmed, Tuesday, July 27.
The incident began when the train was traveling from Lebak to Merak. Arriving at the crime scene (TKP), two odong-odong vehicles suddenly drove from the direction of Warangkak towards Kragilan until they were finally hit.
"So at the scene of the incident there was no doorstop, yes, the first group survived and the rear vehicle wanted to chase the first group without looking at the situation," he said.
The injured victim has now been taken to the Drajat General Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the driver of the odong-odong vehicle was not injured and has been secured at the local police station.
"Because these odong-odong are only tourist attractions, they are not used on alteri roads. Because they are considered dangerous, and not feasible to operate," he concluded.
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