Suara Denpasar- Some time ago Balinese residents, especially those in Karangasem, were shocked by the sad news that came from a mini bus accident on Jalan Raya Major Nongan-Bangli in Banjar Dinas Sigar, Nongan Village, District. Rendang, Karangasem.
In several posts that were busy on social media regarding the traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, November 16 2023, at around 17.30 WITA, it was shown that the condition of the mini bus was quite badly damaged.
Reporting from the official Instagram of the Karangasem Police @polreskarangasem.id, the chronology of the accident began when the light green mini bus came from the West (Bangli) heading to Rendang, Karangasem.
The mini bus is known to carry 14 passengers. Upon arrival at the Nongan Main Road, which is a downhill road, there are suspicions that the vehicle had brake failure, and the driver was unable to control the vehicle, which ultimately resulted in the vehicle swerving and hitting the road divider until it overturned, then then crashed into the Toyota Dyna Rino four-wheeled vehicle belonging to INS is parked (not moving) on the left side of the road from Bangli towards Bingan, which is cleaning up the remaining material on the side of the road. The accident could not be avoided, resulting in 6 deaths and 9 serious injuries.
As a form of caring for the families of victims left behind, on Saturday, November 18 2023, Jasa Raharja carried out activities to provide compensation to the families or heirs of victims who died.
It is known that the compensation given to the families of the victims who died was worth IDR. 50,000,000;.
Karangasem Police and Jasa Raharja also expressed their condolences and deep sorrow regarding the traffic accident which claimed 6 lives. (*/Dinda)