2026 North Musi Rawas collision
| 2026 North Musi Rawas collision | |
|---|---|
 ALS bus number 346, the bus involved in the incident | |
| Details | |
| Date | 6 May 2026 12:39 WIB |
| Location | Trans-Sumatra Highway, Karang Jaya, North Musi Rawas Regency, South Sumatra |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Operator | ALS |
| Owner | PT Antar Lintas Sumatra |
| Service | Intercity Interprovince (AKAP) |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Bus | 1 |
| Vehicles | 2 |
| Passengers | at least 19 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Deaths | 19 |
| Damage | Two vehicles burned |
On 6 May 2026, an Antar Lintas Sumatera bus and an oil tanker truck collided on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in Karang Jaya, North Musi Rawas Regency, South Sumatra. The accident resulted in the deaths of 19 people.[1][2]
Chronology
On 6 May 2026, an Antar Lintas Sumatera (ALS) bus was traveling from Lubuklinggau toward Pekanbaru and Medan.
While passing through Karang Jaya District, sparks reportedly emerged from the bus. The driver attempted to steer the vehicle toward the right side of the road to minimize risk. At 12:39 WIB, an oil tanker truck traveling at high speed from the opposite direction appeared simultaneously, resulting in an unavoidable collision.[3]
Casualties
A total of 16 people were killed in the incident, including 14 bus passengers and 2 crew members of the tanker truck.[4]
Response and evacuation
Following the incident, personnel from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the Indonesian National Police were deployed to the scene.[5]
Investigation
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee, police, and relevant authorities.[6]
References
- ↑ Tanjung, Welly Jasrial (15 May 2026). "Korban Tewas Kecelakaan Bus ALS Jadi 19 Orang, 3 Jenazah Belum Teridentifikasi" [Death Toll from ALS Bus Accident Now at 19, 3 Deads Remain Unidentified]. Detik (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bus-oil tanker crash in Sumatra leaves 16 dead: Indonesian official". Al Arabiya English. Agence France-Presse. 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ini Kronologi Laka Maut Bus ALS vs Truk Tangki Tewaskan 16 Orang di Muratara Sumsel". Metro TV News (in Indonesian). 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Korban Tewas Imbas Bus ALS Terbakar di Sumsel Jadi 16 Orang". Detik (in Indonesian). 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kronologi Kecelakaan Bus ALS vs Truk di Jalan Lintas Sumatera". Kompas TV (in Indonesian). 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tabrakan Bus ALS dan Tangki di Jalinsum Karang Jaya Hingga Terbakar, 16 Tewas". RMOL Sumsel (in Indonesian). 6 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.