BARABAI, South Kalimantan: Commander of firefighters or Balakar 654 Murakata, Mustafa (48 years), killed on his way of fighting fires, Antaranews reported.
BPK (CPS) car he drove crashed into a truck trailer Mitsubishi, Friday (15/5) 12.00. The accident occurred at Jalan Pores, Kapuh Village, Sub-district Haruyan. Mustafa was also driver of firefighters Pandawas in Panggung Village, Sub-district Haruyan, Central Hulu Sungai (HST).
Victim along with seven members of the CPC on their way to Banua Budi Village RT 1, sub-district Barabai, to extinguish the fire which destroyed two houses. However, the victim died in the crash.
PS 100 trucks he drove allegedly experiencing technical problems, it swerved and crashed into a truck trailer parked in front of a tire repair shop.
While the seven-members of CPC also suffered abrasions and shock.
Head of HST Traffic Police AKP Amri Faisal Nasution explained from the temporary examination, the trailer park is right and the driver was having a rest at noon. The trailer also put up signs on the back of the truck.