Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, The tragedy of Elf's fatal accident in Majalengka which claimed the lives of Karawang residents triggered a quick response from the highest authorities in Karawang Regency. The Regent of Karawang, H. Aep Syaepuloh, SE., was observed immediately visiting the funeral home of the victims who had just arrived using 8 Karawang District Government ambulances from the scene of the incident in Mania Village, Cigambul District, Majalengka, Tuesday (24/3/2026). The Regent's presence aims to provide moral support as well as ensure that the entire funeral process of the body runs without bureaucratic obstacles.During his visit to the funeral home, Regent Aep Syaepuloh expressed his deep condolences for the brake failure disaster that befell the group of travelers from Karawang on the extreme route. The Karawang Regency Government moved tactically by deploying a medical team and an evacuation fleet since the report was received to pick up six residents who died and dozens of seriously injured victims. This step was taken as a form of the government's real responsibility in paying its last respects to its citizens.
Regent Aep also emphasized that regional government officials had taken over all medical treatment for dozens of injured victims who have now been evacuated back to Karawang. Intensive coordination continues to be carried out with a team of doctors so that the victims receive priority medical treatment, considering the impact of the heavy impact when the Elf car they were traveling in fell into a ravine tens of meters deep in the Majalengka area. This is done to ensure the safety of residents who are still in critical condition.As a form of social assistance, the ranks of BPBD Karawang and the Social Service were ordered to remain on standby at the funeral home location to assist with all logistical and administrative needs for the funeral until it was completed. Psychological assistance is also provided for family members who have experienced severe trauma, to ensure the government's full presence in dealing with the psychosocial impact of the deadly accident that occurred amidst the momentum of the 2026 Lebaran Backflow. Until this news was published, Karawang Regency Government officials continued to monitor developments in the health condition of the victims in hospital, while ensuring that all aid and compensation for the families left behind was distributed quickly and on target to the heirs.
