Motorcyclist Killed By Train At Crossless Crossing In Palembang

Illustration of the body of death (Pixabay)

The Palembang Polrestabes in South Sumatra (Sumsel) evacuated a motorcyclist who was killed when he was hit by a train because he broke through a railroad crossing. Kertapati Police Chief Iptu Angga Kurniawan confirmed in Palembang, Tuesday, saying the accident occurred at around 09.00 WIB, Tuesday, June 25. "When the motorcyclist was identified as Agus, 15 Ulu Village, Jakabaring, who was about to cross the Keramasan train tracks with no boundary signs, suddenly the train passed over to the victim and the victim died," he said, Tuesday, June 25. He added that his party immediately went to the scene of the incident (TKP), asking for information from witnesses, securing and directly contacting the Palembang Police identification unit. The incident reminded residents not to be more patient and careful in crossing the railroad by paying attention and ensuring that no train would pass.

Meanwhile, residents scattered to witness the accident. According to residents at around 09.00 WIB, the sound of the train horn was heard and not long ago the victim was seen lying down. Jamil, a resident, said that a motorcyclist with a white BG plate 3550 ABD was crushed. Then the police came to do the handling. Amir said the same thing, a resident said that he saw the crowd after checking, it turned out that a victim was hit by a train.