Highway users in Lebak, Banten province, were recently left unnerved by a series of peculiar events at a local toll plaza where a barrier arm appeared to operate on its own. The incident, which took place at the Cikulur Toll Gate, was captured on video during the night as the traditional Takbir Raya echoed in the background. Witnesses described the scene as unsettling, as there were no visible vehicles passing through the lane at the time the barrier began its repetitive movements.
The footage of the mysterious occurrence was uploaded to the Instagram platform by the account @tkpmedan, quickly gaining significant traction among social media users. In the video, the automated toll barrier can be seen lifting and dropping multiple times in rapid succession without any apparent trigger. Some onlookers jokingly suggested that the erratic behaviour of the mechanical arm looked as if an invisible entity was expressing frustration, adding a supernatural element to the online discussion.
Since its publication, the recording has amassed over 93,200 views and triggered a wide variety of reactions from the digital community. While many found the timing of the event during the festive eve to be particularly eerie, others took a more humorous approach to the situation. A few netizens quipped that “supernatural beings” were simply returning to their “duties” following the conclusion of the fasting month, leading to a wave of light-hearted banter in the comments section.
Despite the supernatural theories circulating online, a segment of social media users offered more grounded explanations for the phenomenon. Several individuals pointed out that such technical glitches are often the result of malfunctions within the toll payment system or faulty sensors. It is common for automated barriers to experience “ghost” triggers if the infrared sensors are obstructed by debris or if there is an electrical surge affecting the control unit of the gate.
The management of the toll road has yet to issue an official statement regarding the specific cause of the mechanical malfunction at the Cikulur Gate. However, the video continues to be a topic of fascination for those intrigued by the intersection of modern technology and unexplained occurrences. For now, the “haunted” toll barrier remains a viral highlight of the festive season in the Banten region, serving as both a source of spooky entertainment and technical curiosity.
