6 Vehicles Involved in a Fatal Accident at Ciawi Toll Gate, Here is the Complete Chronology

Kapanlagi.com - A tragedy occurred at the Ciawi Toll Gate (GT), Bogor City, West Java, on Tuesday (4/2/2025) night. A chain collision involving six vehicles, including a truck carrying gallons, resulted in the deaths of eight people and injuries to eleven others. This incident adds to the long list of accidents on the toll road suspected to be caused by brake failure.

The Chief of Bogor City Police, Kombes Eko Prasetyo, revealed that the accident happened around 23:30 WIB. "Eight people have died and eleven are injured, just recently," said Eko as quoted by Antara. The victims were immediately rushed to the Ciawi Regional General Hospital (RSUD) for necessary medical treatment.

Not only did this incident claim lives, but it also caused three vehicles to be completely burned, while three others suffered severe damage. The evacuation process for the victims and vehicles continued until the early hours, and part of the toll gate was temporarily closed to facilitate the investigation by the police.

1. The Beginning of the Accident at Ciawi Toll Gate

The accident incident began when a truck loaded with gallons was driving from Ciawi towards Jakarta via the Bogor-Jakarta toll road. Upon entering the Ciawi 2 Toll Gate, the truck allegedly experienced brake failure or lost its brakes.

"It is suspected that the vehicle experienced brake failure (brake loss) which caused it to crash into a series of vehicles that were making transactions (e-toll payments)," said Kombes Eko Prasetyo. As a result, a chain collision occurred, affecting vehicles that were queuing at the toll gate.

The out-of-control truck immediately crashed into several cars that were stopped for toll payment. The hard impact caused several vehicles to sustain severe damage and three other vehicles caught fire. Toll officers at the location immediately reported the incident and evacuated the victims.

2. Impact of the Accident: Victims and Damages

In a tragic incident that shook the community, an accident at the toll gate has claimed the lives of eight people and injured eleven others, who are currently receiving intensive care at Ciawi Regional Hospital.

Data gathered by the police shows a total of 19 victims, with Police Commissioner Yudiono from the Traffic Unit of Bogor City Police confirming the situation.

Not only that, but this accident also caused damage to the toll gate infrastructure, where two out of six toll booths were severely damaged due to the violent impact.

By morning, officers were still busy clearing the debris of the burned vehicles, trying to restore normal conditions at this mournful location.

3. Evacuation Process and Toll Gate Closure

After the shocking accident, police officers and the evacuation team immediately sprang into action, doing their utmost to rescue the victims and secure the scene. Jasa Marga, as the toll manager, promptly announced the temporary closure of several toll booths to facilitate the evacuation process.

However, on Wednesday morning, good news arrived as some toll gates were reopened to keep traffic flowing, although some booths were still under repair. Road users are reminded to remain vigilant and follow the instructions from the officers on duty at the scene.

4. Causes of Accidents and Police Investigation

The police are still digging for in-depth information regarding the causes of this shocking accident. While initial suspicions point to brake failure that caused the truck to become uncontrollable while heading towards the toll gate, investigators are not only focusing on the driver and eyewitnesses.

They also plan to conduct a thorough examination of the condition of the vehicles involved, to ensure whether technical problems or other factors played a role in this tragic incident.

5. Traffic Conditions Post-Accident

After the evacuation process was completed, traffic around the Ciawi Toll Gate began to show signs of returning to normal. However, drivers are urged to remain vigilant, as two toll booths are still under repair.

Jasa Marga also reminds road users to utilize the operational booths to avoid long queues. In addition, authorities request that all drivers, especially those operating heavy vehicles with large loads, exercise greater caution.

Accident prevention measures continue to be promoted, including routine checks of vehicle conditions before entering the toll road, for the safety of all on the highway.

6. People Also Ask

1. What is the main cause of the accident at Ciawi Toll Gate?

Initial suspicion suggests that the accident was caused by brake failure on the truck carrying gallons.

2. How many casualties were there due to this accident?

A total of eight people died and eleven others were injured.

3. Has the toll gate been reopened?

Some of the toll gates have been reopened, but two booths are still under repair due to damage from the accident.

(kpl/rmt)