Eyewitnesses: Taxi on Tracks Caused KRL Collision at Bekasi Timur Station

A chaotic scene unfolded at Bekasi Timur Station on Monday, April 27, 2026, when a taxi's presence on the train tracks led to a collision between a KRL commuter train and a long-distance train.

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Kereta berhenti sebentar ambil penumpang, sinyal jalan kereta sudah sempat jalan tapi tiba-tiba berhenti, pintu kebuka lagi.

Eyewitness accounts, including those from Yono and his wife, paint a picture of confusion and sudden panic. The KRL had just finished picking up passengers and was beginning to move when it abruptly stopped. Passengers, initially bewildered, soon realized the cause: a taxi was stranded on the tracks ahead.

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Pada bingung ada apa berhenti lagi.

The situation escalated rapidly. Before the KRL could navigate the obstruction, it was struck from behind by a long-distance train. The lack of any warning from station officials added to the distress of the passengers, who were already disoriented by the unexpected stop and the sight of the vehicle on the tracks.

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Oh ada mobil keserempet di rel.

This incident underscores the critical importance of adherence to traffic regulations and the potential for catastrophic consequences when safety protocols are breached. The presence of a vehicle on active railway lines is a grave error that endangered numerous lives and disrupted vital transportation services.

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Ada taksi tadi di rel depan.