KCJB Technical Train Drop Incident, Ministry Of Transportation: There Were 6 Victims, 2 Of Whom Died

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) revealed that as many as six people were victims of the incident of the drop in the technical train at the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Project (KCJB) in the Cipada area, Cikalongwetan, West Bandung Regency. Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, Adita Irawati, said that based on reports received that there were six victims. The details, two fatalities, two seriously injured victims, and two minor injuries. "The Ministry of Transportation is also sorry for all workers who are on duty and are victims of the incident involving the work train from the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Rail (KCJB) project being carried out by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC)," he said in an official statement, Monday, December 19.

Adita said the incident occurred in the Cempaka Mekar area, Padalarang District, West Bandung Regency, on Sunday, December 18. The location of the incident is the location of the KCJB Track Laying on the DK 102+309 line section.

"Currently, the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) has deployed personnel to identify the incident," he said, stressing that this facility is a facility owned by PT KCIC and is used for the construction of rail lines and is not a means or train that will be used to transport passengers.

"The evacuation process is being carried out by PT KCIC and contractor partners since Sunday night and continues this morning," he explained.

In accordance with applicable regulations, said Adita, development activities will be temporarily suspended for further investigation.

After the identification and investigation is completed, findings and recommendations will be reported which can be used as a reference to improve safety aspects in railway development projects.

"DJKA will ensure this incident will be used as an important lesson to prevent similar incidents from recurring," he said.