Trespassing red light on Jalan Raya Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, a Kopami bus P12 (Senen-Kalideres) flipped over after being hit by TransJakarta bus in corridor V (Kampung Melayu-Ancol), Wednesday (7/30), around 9.30 AM. There is no casualty reported in this incident, but several Kopami bus passengers suffered minor injuries. They have been getting medical treatment in the hospital, while the Kopami bus driver ran away.

I was shocked when all of a sudden the Kopami bus was already in the middle of the street. Whereas, traffic light was green from my direction

“I was shocked when all of a sudden the Kopami bus was already in the middle of the street. Whereas, traffic light was green from my direction,” said Jumadi (47), TransJakarta bus driver.

Because of this incident, almost all of the Kopami bus’ windows are broken and shattered in pieces. As for the TransJakarta bus, it is only damaged on its front side with broken light.

“I confirmed that the (TransJakarta) bus was in good condition, including its brake. The bus just underwent worthy test and declared passed the test,” asserted Jumadi.

Meanwhile, Central Jakarta Metro Resort Police Traffic Unit Chief AKBP Sakat explained that the accident happened because the Kopami bus was trespassing red light at Pintu Besi Gunung Sahari intersection and the TransJakarta bus was coincidentally passing. As a result, collision could not be avoided.

“The Kopami bus was coming from the west on Jalan Saman Hudi, about to turn right to Senen Market. Based on the information, the driver was trespassing red light which led to the accident. Since this accident involved TransJakarta bus, we handed out the case to the City Police,” he stated.