Crime Scene Cordoned Off After Explosion During Excavation in Fatmawati, South Jakarta

An explosion occurred at Jalan Fatmawati Raya, South Jakarta, leaving two excavation workers with burns. The site of the explosion has since been cordoned off with police tape.

“At this time, officers have installed a police line to secure the crime scene,” stated the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Bidd Budi Hermanto, in a statement on Monday (8/6/2026).

Following the incident, police immediately moved to the location. The two workers, who suffered burns to their faces, were rushed to the Emergency Department (IGD) at Fatmawati Hospital.

“Officers immediately moved to the site and evacuated the two workers who suffered facial burns. The victims were taken directly to the Fatmawati Hospital Emergency Department for treatment,” he explained.

Police have ensured that the victims received rapid assistance and that the project site remains under monitoring to prevent similar occurrences.

“We urge local residents to remain calm and to immediately report any potential hazards through the 110 Call Centre so that handling can be carried out quickly and accurately,” he added.

Cause of the Explosion

Police revealed that the explosion occurred while officials were inspecting clean water pipe excavations. During the drilling process, an electrical cable was struck.

“It was a clean water pipe excavation. During a re-inspection before work proceeded, it turned out there was also a PLN cable there. It hit the breaker. It was a high-voltage cable, and it exploded there,” said Cilandak Police Chief, Kompol Gusprihatin Zen, when contacted on Monday (8/6).

He confirmed that the cable involved was a high-voltage line.