Bus Medali Mas Tangerang-Malang Route Accident on Boyolali Toll Road
In a shocking turn of events on Saturday morning, a bus from PO Medali Mas on the Tangerang-Surabaya-Malang route was involved in a chain accident with an MPV car and an egg-carrying box truck on the Semarang-Solo Toll Road at Kilometer 481 in Boyolali.
Details of the Accident
The Bus Medali Mas collided with the egg-carrying box truck, triggering a chain accident. The impact from the box truck hitting the MPV car caused severe damage to the car. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in this pile-up.
The incident occurred around 08:25 AM when an Isuzu Elf vehicle had a solo accident on the toll road, leading to a halt in traffic. Subsequently, the distracted driver of the Bus Medali Mas rammed into the red box truck from behind, sandwiching a Chevrolet car that was also stationary.
Accounts from Drivers
Galih, the driver of the Bus Medali Mas, shared, “We tried to brake but couldn’t follow the truck’s braking.” He disclosed that he had 32 passengers on board traveling from Tangerang to Malang.
Indra, the box truck driver, explained that he stopped his truck due to the previous solo accident ahead. “I was already in line to stop. Suddenly, the bus came crashing,” he recounted. The truck was carrying 32,000 eggs from Sukabumi to Boyolali for hatching purposes.
Response and Damage Assessment
The condition of the truck was severely damaged in the collision, as confirmed by Kanit Gakkum Satlantas Polres Boyolali, Iptu Budi Purnomo. The authorities swiftly responded to the accident to prevent long traffic jams during the holiday season. Efforts were made to clear the road and allow the stalled vehicles to continue their journey smoothly.
Conclusion
Fortunately, there were no fatalities in this incident, and the focus remains on the material damages incurred. The traffic flow has been restored to normalcy, ensuring the safety of all commuters on the Boyolali Toll Road.
