Sunday, 10 May 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution visited the headquarters of PT Antar Lintas Sumatera (ALS) following a fatal bus accident involving ALS Bus No. 346 BK 7778 DL on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Musi Rawas Utara (Muratara), South Sumatra. The visit aimed to ensure swift and coordinated assistance for victims and their families.
During his visit, Bobby Nasution held discussions with PT ALS management, victims' families, the North Sumatra Regional Land Transportation Organization (Organda), and the regional office of Jasa Raharja. He emphasized the importance of smooth procedures, from victim identification to the repatriation of remains to their respective home regions."We extend our deepest condolences to the families. The North Sumatra Provincial Government is present to ensure that both survivors and the deceased are properly handled and returned home," Bobby said at the PT ALS office on Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Medan.
Read Also:He also confirmed that coordination with the South Sumatra Provincial Government has been ongoing since the night of the incident to accelerate evacuation and identification processes.
Focus On Transport Safety and Data Accuracy
Read Also:Bobby Nasution highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive review of Indonesia's land transportation system, particularly regarding passenger manifest accuracy and vehicle monitoring systems.
"This incident must serve as a lesson for all parties, including bus operators and authorities. A complete passenger list is essential for identification and emergency response," he stressed.
As part of the visit, Bobby also boarded a Medan–Yogyakarta route bus, where he spoke directly with drivers and passengers, urging strict discipline and compliance with road safety standards.
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PT ALS and Jasa Raharja Provide Assistance
PT ALS Director Chandra Lubis expressed condolences for the victims of the Medan–Semarang route accident. He confirmed that response teams were immediately deployed to the affected area to collect data and assist families."Our teams on the ground are also helping families with travel arrangements to South Sumatra," he said.
Read Also:Authorities confirmed that the death toll stands at 16, while several injured victims are still being treated at Bhayangkara Hospital in South Sumatra. Preliminary reports suggest that poor road conditions may have contributed to the accident, causing the bus to veer off and collide with a tanker truck.
Insurance company Jasa Raharja has confirmed that all passengers are entitled to compensation, although identification efforts are still ongoing due to severe burn injuries sustained by some victims.
Family Engagement And SupportThe meeting also included relatives of the victims, including family members of the deceased driver and conductor. Discussions focused on compensation procedures and ongoing assistance for affected families. (IDNC)
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