CCTV footage captures a truck struggling to climb a steep incline on Jalan Silayur, Semarang, Indonesia. At 10:40 AM on November 29, 2025, the vehicle loses power, rolls backward uncontrollably, and crashes into a streetlight pole.
The incident occurred on a known uphill section where heavy vehicles often face difficulty. No explosions or fires are visible, but the impact caused significant damage to the pole and the vehicle’s rear.
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1. What exactly is happening in the video?
The CCTV footage shows a truck attempting to climb a steep uphill road but failing to gain enough power. The vehicle suddenly rolls backward and crashes into a streetlight pole at the side of the road.


2. Who is involved (names and ages if possible)?
The driver’s identity and age are unknown. No other individuals are directly involved in the incident.


3. Where, specifically, did it happen?
The incident took place on Jalan Silayur, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.


4. When, specifically, did it happen?
It happened at 10:40 AM (local time) on November 29, 2025.


5. Who filmed the video and on what device was it filmed?
The footage was recorded by a public CCTV camera installed along the road. I obtained the video from the CCTV source.


6. Why did it happen?
The truck was unable to climb the steep incline, likely due to lack of power or carrying a heavy load. As a result, it rolled backward uncontrollably and hit the streetlight pole.


7. Have you shared this video with any other licensing agencies?
No, this video has not been shared with any other agencies such as LADbible, Storyful, ViralHog, or Jukin.


8. Any additional information?
No injuries were reported in the incident. The impact caused visible damage to the streetlight pole and the truck's rear section. The location is known for steep terrain which often challenges heavy vehicles.