A drag car lost control and crashed into spectators during a race in Kotamobagu, Indonesia, on August 10, 2026, resulting in eight fatalities and nine injuries, according to police.
Incident Details
The fatal incident occurred late on Sunday during an organized drag car race in Kotamobagu, located on Sulawesi Island in North Sulawesi province. North Sulawesi police chief Roycke Harry Langie confirmed that eight people died, eight were in intensive care, and one person sustained minor injuries.
Witness Accounts
Witness Areng Mokoginta reported that the accident happened when a race car skidded shortly after the start. The car veered out of control and collided with spectators at the event, which is about 180 kilometers (110 miles) southwest of Manado, the provincial capital.
Context and Background
Fatal traffic accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation with a population of 280 million. Road rules are frequently disregarded, and vehicles are often poorly maintained, contributing to the high incidence of such incidents.
