Woman Falls Under Sudirman Station Commuter Line Platform, Here's Why

Wanita terjatuh di peron commuter line station Sudirman (Rizky Sulistio/VOI)

JAKARTA - The female passenger of the commuter line train was found falling under the platform at Sudirman Station, Central Jakarta. Sadly, the incident occurred when the commuter line train arrived at the station, while the victim's body was tucked between the platform wall and the rail line and the train wheel.

According to information gathered, the incident occurred when the victim was about to enter the train but fell when the train door began to move to close.

Station officers who knew about the incident immediately evacuated by entering the railroad gap where the victim was. This heroic action also reaped results, the victim was successfully evacuated safely.

KAI Commuter's Public Relations Manager, Leza Arlan, said the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 1, at around 17.30 WIB.

"The incident began when a user was about to take the Commuter Line No.5147 Cikarang Relations Kampung Bandan. He lost his balance and fell between the gap between the platform and the train when the door was about to be closed," said Leza when confirmed by VOI, Sunday, July 6.

Knowing the incident, continued Leza, security officers who were on duty at platform 1 of the station swiftly immediately helped the trapped users.

"Officers helped and lifted the user back above the platform before the Commuter Line was dispatched back," he said.

Leza appealed to all users not to rush and force themselves to get on the train when the door was about to close. As a result, it will endanger yourself.

"We suspect that users lost their balance when the door was closed, causing them to fall into the gap in the platform," he said.

As a result of the incident, the victim suffered minor abrasions on his back and right arm. The victim also looked shocked after experiencing the incident.

"Furthermore, after being lifted to the user's platform, they were immediately taken to the station health post to get first aid," he said.

To avoid similar incidents, KAI Commuter asks all users to always pay attention to safety and security. Prioritize users who want to get out of the train and do not force themselves to enter when the train is full.

"Always focus on paying attention to steps and gaps when entering the train, don't force yourself and enter when the door is closed," he said.