Tragic, Mother And Toddler Killed In A Crash While Crossing The Railroad Without A Latch

Residents at the scene where the mother and toddler were hit on the train track/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - A mother with the initials SA (31) and her child, a toddler, FAR (1), died as a result of being hit by the Penataran Dhoho Train at an unstoppable crossing in Jatiguwi Village, Sumberpucung District, Malang Regency.

The Head of the Sumberpucung Police, AKP Effendy Budi Wibowo, said that the incident occurred on Sunday, February 13, at around 05.20 WIB.

"There was an accident that was hit by a train at approximately 05.20 WIB, we received a report at 05.30 WIB. Two victims died," said Effendy.

Effendy explained, based on the testimony of an eye witness named Mulyawanto at the scene, at that time he was preparing to travel to the Tulungagung area. Just as he was getting ready, he heard the sound of a train passing by.

However, he said again, not long ago the train to Malang from Blitar then stopped. The witness then left the house to find out why the train had stopped suddenly.

"The witness heard that a train was passing, but suddenly it stopped. The witness then left the house, it turned out that two people were hit by a train and died," he also said.

Then, the witness reported the incident to the Sumberpucung Police. Officers visited the scene and identified the victims who died at the scene.

The victim who died was taken to the Saiful Anwar Regional General Hospital (RSUD) Malang City. The two victims were residents of Jalan Ir Soekarno, Jatiguwi Village, Sumberpucung District, Malang Regency.

The police officer stated that the main factor that caused the incident was the victim's lack of caution when crossing the railroad track without a doorstop. At the time of the incident, reported sunny weather conditions.

"The factor that influenced the accident was the lack of care when crossing the railroad crossing without a gate," he said again.