A Tourist Died of Exhaustion in Traffic Jam During Eid Holidays in West Java

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Liputan6.com, Bogor – A tourist lost his life after being stuck in traffic in Puncak, Bogor Regency. Amanah (48) was on his way to a popular holiday destination with his wife when he collapsed. 

Puncak (literally means top) is a highland area in West Java. Its close proximity to Jakarta makes Puncak a popular area during holidays for school students or families. 

The man was originally from Cempaka Putih, North Jakarta. He and his friends were travelling to Puncak on his motorcycle in this Eid holidays on Wednesday (26/4)

On that afternoon, many vehicles were trapped in a terrible congestion and even motorcyclists could not move. Suddenly, Amanah was leaning down and falling from his motorcycle. 

His wife was screaming in panic and Amanah was evacuated by his friends and other people to a shop, but he was already not breathing.

Amanah passed away at around 11.30 AM.

Police also arrived on the scene and took Amanah to a government health center (Puskesmas) in Sukamakmur. But the doctor believed that Amanah already lost his life after falling from his motorcycle.

“Upon arrival in Puskesmas, the victim already died. Most likely he passed away the moment he fell from the motorcycle,” said the head of ICU at puskesmas in Sukamakmur, Teguh Yudiana.

Teguh said Amanah was apparently exhausted on the road. His wife also said her husband did not rest properly the night before. 

“Moreover, he had records of diabetes and heart problems,” said Teguh. Amanah was then brought back to Jakarta to be buried.

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