8:48 PM Western Indonesia Time

About 14 minutes later, a green taxi was reported to have stalled on the tracks in the East Bekasi area. At 8:48 PM, KRL 5181B on the Cikarang-Jakarta route passed and collided with the stalled taxi.

According to Dudy, the incident triggered a crowd of residents at the location as many people stopped to see what happened.

“A crowd formed as residents came to see the accident site or the collision,” he added.

8:49 PM Western Indonesia Time

On the opposite track (Jakarta-Cikarang route), KRL 5568A departed from Bekasi Station at 8:45 PM heading to East Bekasi Station. The train experienced a travel delay of eight minutes.

The train heading to Cikarang arrived at East Bekasi Station at 8:49 PM. The train was already nine minutes late.

Dudy said that at that time, KRL 5568A briefly departed from East Bekasi Station. However, the train stopped due to a crowd of residents on the tracks ahead.

“The train had started, but it stopped or halted because there was a crowd ahead watching the collision site,” he said.

8:52 PM Western Indonesia Time

Then, Dudy mentioned that the Argo Bromo Anggrek train passed through Bekasi Station at 8:51 PM, three minutes early, at a speed of 108 kilometers per hour. The Argo Bromo Anggrek train then struck KRL 5568A near East Bekasi Station around 8:52 PM.

“The collision occurred at 8:52 PM,” Dudy said.

This accident resulted in at least 16 fatalities and 90 others injured. All victims were KRL passengers, while there were no casualties among the Argo Bromo Anggrek passengers.

The evacuation of victims took about 12 hours, concluding on Tuesday (April 28) morning.

Bekasi Station

Bekasi Station is a major railway station in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, serving as a key transit point for commuters traveling to and from Jakarta. Originally built during the Dutch colonial era in the late 19th century, it has undergone several renovations to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Today, it is an important stop on the Jakarta Metropolitan Area’s commuter rail network.

East Bekasi Station

East Bekasi Station is a railway station located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, serving the KRL Commuterline system. Opened in 2010, it was built to alleviate congestion at the older Bekasi Station and to support the growing suburban population. The station features modern facilities and provides efficient transit for commuters traveling to and from Jakarta.

Cikarang

Cikarang is a rapidly growing industrial and residential area in West Java, Indonesia, located east of Jakarta. Historically, it was a quiet agricultural region, but it transformed significantly in the late 20th century with the development of major industrial estates and new townships. Today, Cikarang is a key hub for manufacturing and logistics, playing a vital role in Indonesia’s economic growth.

Jakarta

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a sprawling metropolis on the island of Java with a history dating back to the 4th century as the port city of Sunda Kelapa. It was later renamed Batavia by the Dutch during their colonial rule, becoming a key center for the spice trade, before being renamed Jakarta after Indonesian independence in 1945. Today, it is a vibrant cultural and economic hub, known for its blend of traditional and modern influences.