How Did a Prisoner Bus Crash Into a Ravine in North Sumatra?

What happened in Labuhanbatu Utara?

A prisoner transport bus belonging to Polres Labuhanbatu collided with a Fuso truck on Jalan Lintas Sumatera (Jalinsum) at Pinang Lombang, in Na IX-X district, Labuhanbatu Utara regency, North Sumatra, at midday on Thursday 15 October 2026. The force of the impact threw the bus off the road and into a ravine beside the highway. One report put the depth of the ditch at around 4 metres.

Who was on board?

The bus was an operational police vehicle carrying detainees from the Polres Labuhanbatu headquarters in Rantauprapat towards Aek Kanopan. The truck was a Fuso with plate BK 8406 FU.

Were there casualties?

No one was killed. The bus driver and a number of detainees on board were injured and were evacuated from the scene for medical treatment. The reports did not give an exact number of injured.

What did police say?

The Polres Labuhanbatu public relations chief, AKP Aswin, confirmed the crash. He said there were no deaths, only injuries, and that all detainees were safe and under control. He did not give a full account of how the crash happened.

What is known about the location?

Pinang Lombang is described in the reports as an area prone to accidents on the Jalinsum.

Frequently asked questions

Where did the crash happen?

On Jalan Lintas Sumatera at Pinang Lombang, Na IX-X district, Labuhanbatu Utara, North Sumatra.

What vehicles were involved?

A Polres Labuhanbatu prisoner transport bus and a Fuso truck with plate BK 8406 FU.

Was anyone killed?

No. Police confirmed there were no deaths.

How many people were injured?

Reports say the driver and a number of detainees were injured, but no exact figure was given.