Multiple Vehicle Collision on Jakarta’s Inner City Toll Road Due to Contraflow Maneuver
Chain Reaction Crash on Jakarta Toll road Leaves Several Vehicles damaged, Three Injured
Jakarta, Indonesia – A multi-vehicle collision on the Jakarta Inner Ring Road (Tol dalam Kota) caused significant traffic disruption and left three people injured on friday, December 13, 2024.
The incident occurred around 04:200 KM on the Cawang section heading east. Police say the crash was triggered when a L300 van abruptly changed lanes, entering a contraflow lane, sparking a chain reaction involving five other vehicles.
The collision resulted in a major traffic jam, forcing authorities to temporarily close the contraflow lane.
Six Vehicles Involved, Extensive Damage
According to AKBP Ojo Ruslani, Head of Traffic Law Enforcement at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, a total of six vehicles were involved in the accident.
“The accident involved six vehicles,” Ruslani told reporters. “The vehicles sustained significant damage.”
The damaged vehicles included:
A Mayasari Bakti bus (B-7865-TGA)
A Hino box truck (B-9200-TXX)
A Toyota Vellfire (B-2347-FKI)
A Toyota Innova Reborn (B-2963-PKN)
A Honda Mobilio (D-1688-YBO)
A Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car (B-1201-FNO)
Three Injured, No Fatalities
Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported. Though, three individuals sustained injuries.
“One victim, identified as DA, suffered a broken bone, while AS sustained minor injuries.Another passenger in the Vellfire was also injured,” Ruslani added.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless maneuvers on busy roadways.
Hazardous Lane Change Triggers Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Jakarta Toll Road
jakarta, Indonesia: Three people were injured in a destructive chain reaction crash on Jakarta’s Inner Ring Road (Tol dalam Kota) Friday morning, December 13, 2024. The accident, which occurred around 4:20 AM on the Cawang section heading east, resulted in significant traffic delays and extensive damage to six vehicles.
According to AKBP Ojo Ruslani, Head of Traffic Law Enforcement at the jakarta Metropolitan Police, the incident began when the driver of an L300 van abruptly changed lanes, entering a contraflow lane. This reckless maneuver sparked a chain reaction collision involving five other vehicles.
among the vehicles involved were a Mayasari Bakti bus, a Hino box truck, a Toyota Vellfire, a Toyota Innova Reborn, a Honda Mobilio, and a Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car. All six vehicles sustained significant damage.
Thankfully, there were no fatalities. Though, three individuals were injured. One victim, identified as DA, suffered a broken bone, while AS sustained minor injuries. Another passenger in the Toyota Vellfire was also injured.
The incident forced authorities to temporarily close the contraflow lane, causing major traffic disruptions during morning rush hour. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless maneuvers on busy roadways.