JAKARTA - Social Minister (Mensos) Saifullah Yusuf said that currently the compensation for victims of a train accident at Bekasi Timur Station is the authority of insurance through PT Jasa Raharja, considering that the incident is included in the category of public transportation accidents.
"In general, it is insured through Jasa Raharja. I think the government, as directed by the President, will provide full support for the victims. For this reason, we wait, the process continues and we are concerned, we are sad," said the Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf in Jakarta, Tuesday, quoted by Antara.
From the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos), he said, will conduct data collection (assessment) of the victim's family to determine the form of the next assistance needed. This support can be in the form of empowerment programs or other assistance according to the needs of the affected families.
"Later we will assess and the results will be followed up with program support. Maybe empowerment support and other support needed by the victim's family," said the Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf.
The train accident occurred in the area of Bekasi Timur Station on Monday, April 27 at around 20.50 WIB.
Based on the latest data as of Tuesday at 08.45 WIB, 14 people died and 84 others were injured.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) expressed condolences to the victims who died and their families, as well as to the injured victims who are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Since the beginning of the incident, the handling efforts have focused on the safety of passengers and the evacuation of victims carefully, considering that there are victims who need special handling.
KAI ensures that all victims receive maximum treatment, with the cost of treatment for injured victims and the funeral of deceased victims borne by insurance and KAI.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Transportation (Wamenhub) Suntana conveyed that the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) together with KAI, Basarnas, and related parties continued to carry out intensive handling at the scene.
The government is also committed to providing periodic updates to the public.
KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin said all the deceased victims had been taken to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital for identification.
Meanwhile, the injured victims were treated at a number of health facilities in Bekasi, including the Bekasi General Hospital, Bella Bekasi Hospital, Primaya Hospital, Mitra Plumbon Cibitung Hospital, Bakti Kartini Hospital, Siloam Bekasi Timur Hospital, Hermina Hospital, and Mitra Keluarga Bekasi Timur and West Hospitals.
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