Eyewitness Accounts of Fatal Accident in Batu City: Bus Passengers’ Screams Heard
A tragic accident unfolded in Batu City as a tourist bus carrying students from SMK Bali Global Badung met with a horrific fate. The bus, identified by its license plate DK 7942 GB, allegedly experienced brake failure while passing through Jalan Imam Bonjol, Temas, Batu District, colliding with several vehicles before coming to a stop near Al Kitab School on Jalan Ir Soekarno Beji. This harrowing incident occurred on Wednesday, December 8, 2025, as the bus was en route to Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Malang.
Witnesses described the bus hurtling at high speed, with passengers’ screams echoing before it crashed into a shop and a tree. Kusnari, a 54-year-old eyewitness, recounted hearing the chilling sound of metal scraping against asphalt as the bus collided with multiple vehicles. The aftermath left a devastating toll, claiming the lives of four individuals and leaving dozens injured.
### Fatalities and Injuries
The accident’s aftermath saw four fatalities and multiple injuries, with 43 survivors evacuated to RS Hasta Brata for medical treatment. Remarkably, Kusnari noted that none of the bus passengers sustained injuries, as they frantically disembarked upon the bus coming to a halt.
### Ongoing Investigation
Meanwhile, AKP Kevin Ibrahim, the Chief of Traffic at Batu Regional Police, stated that investigations and vehicle inspections are underway to ascertain the full extent of the incident. Initial reports indicate four casualties, with authorities diligently working to document and secure all vehicles involved in the accident.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, the echoes of passengers’ screams reverberate, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety measures. May this sobering incident prompt a renewed commitment to upholding safety standards and preventing such heart-wrenching accidents in the future.
