Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, An atmosphere of emotion enveloped the residence of the victims of the fatal Elf accident in Majalengka when the Regent of Karawang H. Aep Syaepuloh, SE., came directly to pay tribute to the funeral home, Tuesday (24/3/2026). The presence of the number one person in Karawang aims to provide moral support and ensure that the entire funeral process for the six residents who died and the handling of dozens of injured victims runs smoothly without financial constraints.During his visit, Regent Aep Syaepuloh expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims of the brake failure disaster that befell the group of travelers from Karawang on the Cigambul Route. The Regent emphasized that the Karawang Regency Government would not let the victim's family struggle alone in facing this difficult time, especially in handling the bodies that had just arrived using 8 Karawang Regency Government ambulances from Majalengka.
Regent Aep also ensured that all treatment costs for dozens of injured victims who have now been evacuated to Karawang District Hospital will be fully borne by the regional government. Intensive coordination continues to be carried out with the hospital so that the victims receive priority medical treatment, considering that many of them suffered serious injuries due to the heavy impact when the Elf car they were traveling in plunged into a ravine tens of meters deep.In addition to health insurance, the Regent of Karawang has instructed the ranks of the Karawang BPBD and Social Services to remain on standby at the funeral home location until the entire funeral procession has been completed. Psychological assistance has also been provided for traumatized family members to help them get through this period of grief, as a form of government service commitment that is present directly amidst the difficulties that befell the community.This visit ended with a reminder message from the Regent of Aep to all people who are still traveling on the 2026 Lebaran Reverse Flow journey to always prioritize safety and check the condition of the fleet. Until this news was published, Karawang Regency Government officials continued to monitor developments in the condition of victims in hospitals, while ensuring that logistical assistance and compensation for the families left behind could be distributed on target and quickly.
