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76 Victims of Bekasi Train Accident Sent Home, 24 Still Undergoing Treatment
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76 Victims of Bekasi Train Accident Sent Home, 24 Still Undergoing Treatment

From CNN Indonesia · (10m ago) Indonesian Mixed tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported that 76 victims of a train collision in Bekasi have been sent home, while 24 remain hospitalized.
  • KAI is providing ongoing support, including trauma healing, to the affected customers and their families.
  • The company has also established an information post at Bekasi Timur Station to assist with recovery efforts and is facilitating the return of passengers' belongings.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has confirmed that 76 individuals involved in the recent train collision at Bekasi Timur Station have been discharged from hospital, a positive step in the recovery process. However, our focus remains steadfast on the 24 passengers still receiving medical care, ensuring they have the full support needed for their recuperation. The collision, which involved the Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a KRL, tragically resulted in 16 fatalities and numerous injuries.

We understand that the recovery process takes time. Therefore, we continue to accompany customers and families, ensuring that needs during treatment are met, and providing trauma healing services so that the recovery process can proceed more calmly.

— Anne PurbaVice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, detailing the support provided to victims.

Our primary concern is the well-being of every customer affected by this incident. KAI's Corporate Communication Vice President, Anne Purba, stated that the company is committed to providing comprehensive support throughout the recovery period. This includes not only medical attention but also crucial trauma healing services designed to help passengers and their families navigate the emotional aftermath of the accident. The establishment of an Information Post at Bekasi Timur Station, operational until May 11, 2026, serves as a dedicated hub for ongoing assistance, health services, administrative coordination, and continued trauma healing.

Beyond immediate care, KAI is also addressing the practical needs of those affected, including the return of personal belongings. To date, 115 items have been recovered, with 57 already returned to their owners. We urge any passengers who may have lost items to visit the Information Post for assistance. Furthermore, KAI is extending its support to the families of those who tragically lost their lives, notably by guaranteeing educational support for their children, ensuring their future prospects remain intact.

KAI urges customers who have lost belongings to retrieve them through the Bekasi Timur Information Post.

— Anne PurbaInformation regarding the retrieval of lost items.

President Director Bobby Rasyidin expressed deep condolences and reiterated KAI's commitment to safety and recovery. "We will continue to accompany every family and customer in this recovery process," he assured. While the operational services at Bekasi Timur Station have resumed, KAI acknowledges the gravity of the incident and is dedicated to learning from it to enhance safety measures moving forward. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the responsibilities we carry, and our resolve is to emerge from this tragedy stronger and more committed to the safety of our passengers.

We will continue to accompany every family and customer in this recovery process. The prayers and care that are present become our strength to continue to ensure safety in the future.

— Bobby RasyidinPresident Director of KAI, expressing condolences and commitment to safety.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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