Major Probe Escalates After Deadly Chain-Reaction Train Crash in Bekasi

The Bekasi train collision at Bekasi Timur Station in Bekasi, West Java, remains under investigation. Jakarta Metropolitan Police have questioned 31 witnesses over the April 27 accident. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

“Investigators have questioned 31 people, including the complainant, taxi driver, crossing guard, victims, train officers, and other witnesses,” Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto said on Sunday, as reported by ANTARA.

The case is being handled by the Criminal Investigation Directorate.

Bekasi train collision inquiry

As part of the inquiry, investigators visited the accident site. They secured evidence, examined CCTV recordings, and coordinated with hospitals. They also requested post-mortem examinations and interviewed witnesses.

Police also plan to seek information from relevant institutions. These include spatial planning and public works offices, taxi operators, and the Directorate General of Railways.

Separately, taxi operators have been summoned, especially those operating electric vehicles. Police will also provide guidance on compliance with railway crossing safety rules.

The accident left 16 people dead and 91 injured, according to ANTARA.

Initial indications suggest the incident began when a commuter train hit an online taxi at a level crossing.

Meanwhile, a second train had stopped at the station. It was later struck from behind by the Argo Bromo Anggrek service.

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