Update on East Bekasi Station Tragedy, KAI: 14 Dead, 84 Injured
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Managing Director Bobby Rasyidin stated that, based on the latest data as of 08:45 WIB, 14 people have died. Bobby said the deceased victims have been taken to RS Polri Kramat Jati for further identification processes.
Meanwhile, 84 injured victims have received medical treatment at various healthcare facilities. Bobby expressed condolences to the deceased victims and their bereaved families, as well as to the injured victims currently undergoing medical care.
“From the outset of the incident, all efforts have been focused on handling the victims, prioritising the safety and condition of every passenger,” Bobby said in a written statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (28/4/2026).
Bobby noted that the evacuation and handling processes were carried out carefully due to victims requiring special care. Every step was taken with medical and safety considerations to ensure optimal handling.
“Medical teams, Basarnas, KAI, and all relevant parties are working in coordinated fashion on the ground,” he said.
KAI, Bobby continued, has ensured that all victims receive maximum care. All treatment costs for the injured victims and funeral costs for the deceased are fully covered by insurance and KAI.
Bobby said victim care is being provided at several healthcare facilities, including RSUD Bekasi, RS Bella Bekasi, RS Primaya, RS Mitra Plumbon Cibitung, RS Bakti Kartini, RS Siloam Bekasi Timur, RS Hermina, as well as RS Mitra Keluarga Bekasi Timur and Barat. KAI also stated that passengers’ belongings found at the incident site have been secured and are currently at the lost and found service.
“The inventory and management of these items are being coordinated with the police to support identification processes and further handling needs,” he explained.
KAI has set up an Emergency Response Post and Information Post at East Bekasi Station to assist families in obtaining information about victims and passengers. Families can contact KAI’s Contact Center at 121. For the time being, East Bekasi Station is not serving passenger boarding and alighting.
“KRL services are operating up to Bekasi Station, while the downstream line has been opened for train operations with limited arrangements,” Bobby said.
Deputy Minister of Transportation RI Suntana stated that the Ministry of Transportation, together with KAI, Basarnas, and all relevant parties, continues to carry out intensive handling. Updates on information will be provided periodically as a form of accountability to the public.