Karawang (ANTARA) - Two people were reported dead after being struck\nby the Parahyangan train travelling from Gambir to Bandung at a level\ncrossing in a narrow lane near Warung Bambu village, East Karawang\ndistrict, Karawang regency, West Java, on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Franoto Wibowo, public relations manager for KAI\u2019s Jakarta regional\noperations area, expressed his condolences to the victims\u2019 families and\nstressed the importance of observing safety rules near railway\nlines.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to the victims\u2019 families,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He said the incident was a reminder that safety at railway crossings\nmust be a shared concern.<\/p>\n
The incident took place on Sunday afternoon at an unauthorised level\ncrossing at kilometre 67+400\u2013500, between Karawang and Klari\nstations.<\/p>\n
According to information received, the victims\u2014a man and a woman from\nWarung Bambu village, East Karawang district\u2014were riding a motorbike.\nBoth were pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the\ntrain.<\/p>\n
After receiving the report, railway police and other security\npersonnel went to the scene to respond and secure the area.<\/p>\n
KAI also co-ordinated with the police and local authorities. Police\nofficers later transported the victims to Karawang Regional General\nHospital, accompanied by their families.<\/p>\n
The Parahyangan train\u2019s driver was said to have sounded the \u201cSemboyan\n35\u201d warning signal before the incident.<\/p>\n
Franoto said the full sequence of events and the cause of the\nincident were still being investigated by the authorities.<\/p>\n
The incident also delayed two train services: the Parahyangan by 18\nminutes and train 40 Sembrani by 13 minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe total reported delay was 31 minutes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
KAI\u2019s Jakarta regional operations area reminded the public that\ntrains require a long distance to brake and cannot stop suddenly when an\nobstruction is on the track. Road users should therefore prioritise\nsafety and make sure it is safe before crossing railway lines, using\nonly authorised crossings.<\/p>\n
To prevent similar incidents, KAI\u2019s Jakarta regional operations area,\ntogether with the local government, local authorities, police and other\nrelevant parties, has closed the unauthorised crossing.<\/p>\n
The public was also urged to take care when approaching level\ncrossings: stop, look both ways to ensure no train is coming, and then\ncross.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-people-killed-after-being-struck-by-train-in-karawang-1791719552", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }