As Steep Medan passed, the bus containing 33 Brimob members flipped over at Jambi

KOMPAS.com – A bus carrying 33 members of the South Sumatra Regional Police Mobile Brigade overturned in Muaro Hemat, Batang Merangin District, Kerinci Regency, Jambi, on Thursday (12/17/2020).

Police said the terrain in Muaro Hemat was vulnerable due to the steep and narrow road conditions.

“Yes, it rolled over in Muaro Hemat, the road conditions decreased and there were curves, the car was out of control,” Kerinci Police Chief of Criminal Investigation Unit Edi Mardi said by phone on Thursday ( 12/17/2020).

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Police confirmed that there were no fatalities in the accident. However, three passengers were seriously injured.

The victims were immediately transferred to MH Thalib Hospital in Sungaipenuh city after first aid was performed at the Muaro Hemat Community Health Center.

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“All staff have returned to Kerinci and have not returned to Palembang. Some are still being treated,” Mardi said.

As previously reported, the Brimob group had just been on duty to secure local elections in Kerinci and Sungaipenuh.

Accident prone

DRIVING Car accident illustration

The prone track conditions at Muaro Hemat make vehicles often experience accidents.

Previously, a car carrying Brimob personnel had an accident.

(Author: Jambi Contributor, Suwandi | Editor: Farid Assifa)