World · East Asia & Pacific · 53 mins ago
Two Trucks Crash Outside Indonesia’s Parliament, Causing Jakarta Traffic Jams
Two trucks crashed outside Indonesia’s parliament on Jalan Gatot Subroto in Jakarta.
The crash happened on the road toward Slipi, with one truck facing that direction and the other lying across the road.
Truck cargo scattered across the street, adding to the disruption.
Traffic became congested near the crash, and vehicles approaching the scene were moving slowly.
Evacuation was still underway at 8:35 a.m., according to a police traffic call center.
Drivers were urged to take care and expect delays, and an earlier notice advised using alternative routes.
Two trucks collided outside Indonesia’s Parliament complex on Jalan Gatot Subroto in Jakarta.
The crash scattered truck cargo across the road and caused traffic congestion toward Slipi.
One truck was facing toward Slipi, while the other was positioned across the road.
Evacuation was still under way at 08:35 local time.
Authorities urged drivers near the scene to be cautious and expect delays.
- Who
- Two trucks were involved. No injuries or other people involved were reported.
- What
- The trucks collided, scattering cargo and slowing traffic.
- When
- Thursday, 29 October 2026. Evacuation was still under way at 08:35 WIB.
- Where
- Jalan Gatot Subroto, in front of the MPR/DPR Parliament complex in Jakarta, toward Slipi.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Two trucks collided in front of the MPR/DPR complex on Jalan Gatot Subroto.
TMC Polda Metro Jaya reported congestion at the crash site.
The NTMC Korlantas Polri call center said the evacuation was still under way.
- Vehicles involved
- Two trucks
- Crash location
- Jalan Gatot Subroto, in front of the MPR/DPR complex
- Traffic direction affected
- Toward Slipi
- Traffic update
- Congestion reported at 07:30 WIB
- Evacuation update
- Still under way at 08:35 WIB
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What people are saying
The current traffic situation on Jalan Gatot Subroto, specifically in front of the DPR/MPR building toward Slipi, is busy and tending to be congested due to an accident involving two large trucks.
At this time, it is still being evacuated, yes, as far as the information goes.