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Three dead as truck rams into motorcyclists in Medan
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Police officers conduct an investigation at the scene of a fatal traffic accident on Jl. Ring Road in Medan, North Sumatra on Sunday. Three motorcyclists died instantly after a truck rammed into motorcyclists at a traffic light. (JP/Apriadi Gunawan.)
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n out-of-control truck rammed into five motorcycles stopped at a traffic light on Jl. Ring Road in Medan on Sunday. Three people were killed in the accident and six injured, with several children among the casualties.
The deceased were identified as Indra Subhan Purba, 44, Arisa Salwa, 13, and Anas Majid, 8. Meanwhile, the injured have been named as Aldon Sinambela, 47, M. Safikri, 14, Afia Zahro Purba, 11, Alexander, 17, Dini Ananda, 12, and M. Agli, 13.
Medan Sunggal subprecinct Police chief Comr. Daniel Marunduri said the accident took place at 6:30 a.m. The truck ran at high speed and could not stop at the traffic light.
“Five motorcycles were struck; one of them was dragged for a few meters. Three people died instantly at the scene," Daniel said.
Daniel said police had arrested the truck driver, Saiful Fadli, for further questioning.
“Preliminary questioning concludes that the truck experienced brake failure," Medan Traffic Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Indra Warman said. (dmr)
