Semampir, Indonesia—A motorcycle passenger died Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a tanker truck. The incident occurred on a busy thoroughfare in the Semampir district of Surabaya. Traffic was heavy at the time of the crash.

The motorcycle attempted to overtake the large tanker on the left side. As the truck shifted lanes, the two vehicles made contact. The passenger fell beneath the rear wheels of the tanker.

Emergency personnel arrived within minutes of the call. They found the passenger pinned under the axle. The driver of the motorcycle survived the initial impact with minor injuries.

The tanker driver stopped the vehicle about fifty meters past the point of impact. He reported to officers that he did not see the motorcycle in his mirrors. Police have confiscated the truck as evidence.

Residents gathered around the scene, slowing the recovery process for the body. Officers pushed the crowd back to maintain the integrity of the scene. The road remained closed for nearly two hours.

The victim was transported to the local public hospital for an autopsy. Investigators are now checking the tanker for any mechanical defects. The driver is being held at the local station for further questioning.

The area is known for high volumes of heavy truck traffic throughout the day. Residents have long complained about the lack of dedicated lanes for motorcycles. Local authorities have yet to respond to these recent concerns.

Police have not released the name of the victim until the family is notified. They are actively seeking witnesses who saw the moments before the crash. The case remains under active investigation by the traffic unit.