IRT Killed By A Train At Pasar Minggu, His Body Dragged Separately

Evacuation officer for the body of a housewife (IRT) on the Pasar Minggu/ Photo train tracks; IST

JAKARTA - A housewife (IRT) with the initials YW (42) was hit by a train at the Pejaten Timur train crossing, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Monday, November 11, 2024.

Pasar Minggu Police Chief, Kompol Anggiat Sinambela said the victim was hit by an Electric Rail Train (KRL) heading for Pasar Minggu-Bogor KM 19+1xjpl20 East Pejaten, Pasar Minggu.

"The victim died on the spot," said Anggiat when confirmed, Monday, November 11.

Based on witness testimony, the victim was seen standing on the edge of the railroad tracks. It is not certain whether the victim realized it or not, when the train arrived, the victim's body was hit by a passing train.

(The victim) did not see that around the right and left there was a KRL passing by. Suddenly the victim was immediately grazed (hit) by the KRL, "he said.

The victim was dragged for several meters so that his body was destroyed separately.

"So the victim allegedly wanted to cross the border of the KRL. So that the victim's body was run over," he said.

Currently the victim is being taken to Fatmawati Hospital, Cilandak, South Jakarta.