Truck Fire on Gempol Toll Road Allegedly ‍Involved Ammunition

PANDAAN, East Java – A truck fire accompanied by explosions on the Gempol Toll Road near Pandaan, East Java, Monday night, reportedly involved ammunition, according to initial reports.

According to Radio Suara⁣ Surabaya, the truck was confirmed to be carrying ammunition. Authorities have closed access to the affected area of the toll road as of Monday night.

Traffic Diversions in ⁢Effect

Police are diverting traffic to manage the situation. Vehicles traveling from Surabaya⁢ toward Malang or Probolinggo are being directed⁣ to exit at Sidoarjo or Porong. Traffic heading to Surabaya ⁤from Malang is being diverted off the toll road at the ‍Pandaan exit. Vehicles coming from pasuruan are being routed off the toll road at the⁤ Bangil exit.

AKP Derie Fradesca, Kasatlantas (Head of Traffic Police) of the Pasuruan regional Police, advised motorists heading to Malang and Probolinggo to exit at the Sidoarjo or⁣ Porong toll gates and continue their journey on surface streets. Those traveling toward Surabaya can exit ⁢at the Pandaan Toll⁤ and ⁣use alternative ⁤routes.

Explosions Reported at the Scene

Listeners of Radio Suara Surabaya ⁤ reported that the truck fire was accompanied by explosions. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

As of late Monday ⁤night, no official ⁢statement had been released regarding the origin of the fire.