Rapih Dhoho Collis Car In Jombang, 6 Died, 2 Others Seriously Injured

Illustration of vehicle accidents (Unsplash-Jason Rojas)

The accident occurred between the economic AC Rapih Dhoho train (KA) and a four-wheeled vehicle at km 85 between Jombang-Sembung Station, East Java. As a result, 6 people died and two others were seriously injured.

Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Daop 7 Madiun Supriyanto said that the Rapih Dhoho train crashed into a car that was about to pass through an unmaintained section on Saturday, July 29 at around 23.14 WIB.

"Cars traveling from north to south have been warned and shouted at by residents who saw but did not hear and continued to drive past the railroad crossing, so it was unavoidable to stick to KA 423 Dhoho," he said when confirmed, Sunday, July 30, was confiscated by Antara.

Ketika kejadian, lanjut dia, machinis juga langsung melaporkan ke pusat pengendali perjalanan KA di Madiun, bahwa KA yang dikemudinya telah tertempeng kendaraan.

Jombang Station security officers then headed to the location. The Dhoho train, which stopped at the scene of the incident, was immediately checked.

"The train is declared safe to walk. Then at 23.25 WIB, the Dhoho train departs again to Sembung Station from km 85," he said.

In addition, Polsuska and security officers at Jombang Station also secured the train lane, recorded drivers, vehicles and vehicle documents. Officers also contacted the Jombang City Police and the Jombang Police Traffic Unit for the evacuation process.

His party said that at the time of the incident, the condition of the railway lane was blocked by vehicle material that grazed Dhoho's train. As a result of the incident, six people died while the other two were seriously injured.

The victims who died included Sumiowati (60), Alinsa Mareta (16), Sutriningsih (30), Azahrah Rohmah (14), Adelia (19), Wahyu Koswoyo (42).

Meanwhile, the seriously injured victims were Fikri Hidayatuloh (42) and Arimbi (13). The victims were evacuated to the Jombang Hospital for further treatment.

PT KAI continues to remind people who use vehicles that pass at railroad crossings to always be careful. In accordance with Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation Article 114, road users are required to prioritize trains and provide main rights to vehicles that first cross the tracks.