Suramadu Access Road Crash Kills Two in Bangkalan, Indonesia

A multi‑vehicle collision occurred on the Suramadu bridge access road near Bangkalan, East Java, on July 3, 2026. A bus carrying a group of santri crashed into an Avanza, followed by two logistics trucks, a minibuss, and a motorcycle. The impact caused two trucks to overturn and left the bus severely damaged.

Two motorcyclists, a married couple, were killed. Several other occupants of the involved vehicles sustained injuries and were taken to hospital. Police reported that one victim was trapped under the bus for an extended period, delaying evacuation. Authorities investigated the scene, interviewing witnesses and examining evidence to determine the cause of the crash. Traffic on the Suramadu access road was halted for several hours while the wreckage was cleared.

Local police urged drivers to maintain safe distances, observe speed limits, and stay vigilant when traveling the Suramadu access route to prevent similar accidents.