List Of Train Collision Incidents In Indonesia Which Is Terrible

Bandung Raya local train accident with Turangga train in Cicalengka (VOI)

YOGYAKARTA The accident that occurred between the Turangga train and the Bandung Raya Local Train extended the list of train collisions in Indonesia. At least three people died in the incident, namely the local Bandung Raya train driver, assistant driver, and one driver of the Turangga train.

In Indonesia, there have been several train collisions. In fact, it is not uncommon for victims to die due to accidents.

The following article will discuss several train accidents that have drawn attention in the history of transportation.

1. Bintaro Tragedy 1

The Bintaro tragedy is one of the most memorable accidents. Not only for victims, but for the wider community. The Bintaro tragedy itself was a train accident that occurred on October 19, 1987.

The accident involved two trains that at that time were traveling at high speed, namely KA 220 Patas Merak (Merak) and KA local 225 (Rangkas).

At that time, the Rangkas train pulled seven carriages departing from Tanah Abang towards Merak. Meanwhile, the Merak train departed from Rangkasbitung to Tanah Abang. The two collided with each other against the bull at 06:45 WIB in the Bintaro area.

The number of victims of the Bintaro Tragedy alone reached 159 people who died and 300 people were injured.

2. Ratujaya Collision

The Ratujaya Railway accident occurred long before the Bintaro Tragedy, which was on September 20, 1968. This accident involved 2 locomotives, namely the ESS 3201 locomotive and the BB201 11. Both collided in Ratujaya Village, Cipayung, Depok.

The number of victims who died in the incident reached 116 people, while the number of seriously injured victims reached 84 people, and minor injured victims reached 52 people. Not only causing loss of life, but the accident also resulted in Lokomotive ESS 3201 being seriously damaged until it was finally affected.

3. Padang Panjang Train Accident

This accident occurred on December 22, 1944. In the tragedy, the death toll reached 200 people while the injured reached 250 people. This accident occurred in Singgalang Kariang, Padang Panjang, which is currently the location of the rest area of the Anai Valley, West Sumatra. At that location it is indeed hilly and steep so it is quite prone to accidents.

At that time the trigger for the Padang Panjang train accident was caused by a failed brake which led to a slip of the locomotive wheel and exiting the rail.

4. Empu Jaya Train Accident

This accident occurred on December 25, 2001. At that time, KA 146 Empu Jaya hit KA 153 Gaya Baru Selatan. KA 153 itself was waiting for a return at the West Resilience station, Brebes, so it could not avoid a collision. In this incident, at least 45 people died.

That's information regarding the list of train collisions in Indonesia. Visit VOI.ID to get other interesting information.