This is the dramatic moment dozens of motorbike riders were swept away by powerful floodwaters in West Java.

Footage captured on November 10 in Bandung City showed riders struggling against torrents of water flowing down a road.

Local residents worked desperately to prevent the riders from being carried off by the flooding.

Dozens of motorbikes were swept away by the flood currents in the Jalan Cikutra area. Cibeunying Kaler District, Bandung City, Wednesday (10/11/2021). The local residents worked hand in hand to save the motorbike that was carried away by the flood currents.

The flood with a fairly heavy current made the motorbike unable to survive and had to drift downwards and hit a car. Luckily, the driver was able to save himself before causing any casualties.

Floods of shipments at that location have often occurred, especially when heavy rains hit the city of Bandung. Such conditions are very dangerous for road users.

"Heavy floods like this have often happened here. But Alhamdulillah, many residents helped, especially in the morning the motorists who were caught in the flood," said Memet, a local resident.


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