Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – A tragic accident occurred under the Flyover at Palembang Airport around 12:30 PM WIB, involving a motorcycle carrying three people and a truck. The collision resulted in the deaths of a mother and her child at the scene.
According to an eyewitness, Andre (24), the accident happened when the motorcycle with license plate BG 4687 ZO, coming from the direction of the Hajj Dormitory, attempted to overtake the truck from the left side. “Yes, the motorcycle was hit by the truck while trying to overtake from the left. They were coming from the Hajj Dormitory direction,” Andre told Kotabari.com on Sunday (May 26, 2024).
Andre explained that the motorcycle was about to turn right towards KM 11, while the truck was going straight on Soekarno Hatta Road. “The motorcycle was trying to turn right, but it was positioned to the left of the truck. So they were trying to overtake,” he said.
As a result of the accident, a woman and child who were passengers on the motorcycle died instantly. Meanwhile, the man, believed to be the father, suffered serious injuries and was immediately taken to Charitas Hospital KM 7 for intensive care.
“They have been taken to Charitas Hospital KM 7. The truck driver immediately surrendered to the police post,” Andre added.
Head of Gakkum Satlantas Polrestabes Palembang, Iptu Arham Sikakum, confirmed the incident. “Yes, it’s true, we received information that there was an accident at the airport intersection. We are still gathering information and heading to the hospital,” he said.
As of this report, the police are still conducting further investigations to determine the exact chronology of this fatal accident. The victims’ family has also been contacted and requested to come to the hospital immediately.