The roads in the South Garut area often present beautiful hill views as well as challenging routes. Sharp turns and downhill paths are part of the journey that require extra caution from every driver. However, on a cloudy afternoon, a pickup truck was reported to have fallen into a ravine, triggering a dramatic rescue process.

The accident occurred on one of the mountain routes in the South Garut region on Thursday afternoon. According to initial reports, the pickup truck is suspected to have lost control before finally plunging into the ravine at the roadside.

Local residents who witnessed the incident immediately rushed to the location to provide initial assistance to the victims. Shortly thereafter, police officers and rescue teams arrived to carry out the evacuation process.

The steep terrain made the rescue operation quite difficult. Rescuers had to use safety ropes and special evacuation equipment to reach the vehicle located at the bottom of the ravine.

The victims who were successfully evacuated were immediately taken to the nearest health facility for medical treatment. Until now, authorities are still collecting data regarding the number of victims and the condition of the vehicle.

The mountain routes in the southern part of West Java are indeed known for their challenging road contours, especially when the weather changes or the road becomes slippery. Caution is an important factor in every journey in the area.

Several residents mentioned that the area where the incident occurred has sharp turns and minimal lighting at certain times. Authorities are currently examining the road and vehicle conditions to determine the exact cause of the accident.

The police stated that further investigations are still ongoing. The evacuation of the vehicle from the bottom of the ravine is also being carried out gradually with the help of heavy equipment and support from the local community.

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Sources: Kompas Detik Antara Tribun News