Dragged 800 Meters By Argo Sindoro Train, Avanza Driver Kills 2 Passengers Safely

BEKASI – A Toyota Avanza car with police number B 2539 FMB was dragged by a train for 800 meters at a level railway crossing, on Jalan Gedung Swallow, Mekarsari Village, Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi Regency. Close to Tambun Station.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for Tambun Police, Iptu Trisno, said the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 21, at 10:54 WIB.

The incident took a toll. The Avanza driver named Rochim Mustad died on the spot. The two passengers in the car survived.

"(The car driver) died, while the two passengers got out of the vehicle," Trisno said in his statement, Tuesday, June 21.

Trisno explained that the incident began when Rochim brought two passengers, Nasiyem and Alghi, in an Avanza from the south to the north.

However, upon arrival at the crime scene (TKP) suddenly the vehicle driven by Rochim stopped. Meanwhile, the Argo Sindoro train came at high speed. The incident happened.

"(The car) queued then the Avanza stopped and was hit by a train and dragged for 800 meters," he said.

As a result of the incident, Rochim died, while the car was badly damaged.