PORTALJABAR, DISTRICT. SUBANG - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin expressed his deep condolences for the bus accident in Subang which claimed many lives.

After the incident, Bey immediately went to Subang Regional Hospital where all the victims, both dead and injured, had been evacuated.

"We, on behalf of the West Java Provincial Government, express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who died and to the injured victims, we hope that they will be given health as soon as possible," said Bey Machmudin, Sunday ( 12/5/2024 ) early morning.

The number of victims who died in the bus rollover accident in Ciater, Subang was 11 people. Consisting of nine students, one teacher, and one Subang resident. Meanwhile, 14 people with minor injuries, 23 moderate injuries and 12 serious injuries are currently undergoing intensive treatment at Subang Regional Hospital.

The bus that had the accident was a group of students from Lingga Kencana Vocational School, Depok City.

Bey ensured that all injured victims were handled optimally and all costs were borne by the government. Meanwhile, victims who have died can be brought by the family as quickly as possible.

"We ensure that all victims' costs are borne by the government. We want the best treatment for the injured victims and for those who died, we will try to bring them to their families as quickly as possible," he said.

Regarding the chronology of the accident, the Acting Governor is still waiting for an investigation from the police. After treating the victims, the West Java Regional Police immediately dispatched an investigation team to determine the exact cause of the accident.

"We are still waiting for the details from the police. It involved three buses," said Bey.

Bey appealed to bus companies to always regularly check the roadworthiness of their vehicles and provide drivers who are fit.

He also asked schools that will be going on tours or study tours not to hesitate to ask the police for help in checking their vehicles.

"We ask schools, especially now that it is the school holiday season, not to hesitate to ask the police for help in checking the condition of the buses so that nothing untoward happens," he concluded.