November 4, 2025 | 03:26 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Bangunkarta Train (KA 161) collided with a car and at least one motorcycle at the railroad crossing between Brambanan and Maguwo Stations in Prambanan District, Sleman, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:35 a.m. local time. The exact number of casualties in the accident, which quickly went viral on social media, remains unknown.
Feni Novida Saragih, the Public Relations Manager of state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Regional Operation (Daop) 6 Yogyakarta, expressed deep concern and sympathy over the incident. "We will accompany and support every required process," Feni said on Tuesday.
Feni could not confirm the precise cause of the accident. Initial information suggested that the railroad crossing gate failed to close as the train was approaching. "The cause is still under investigation, and currently, we are focusing on handling the victims," she stated.
Feni confirmed that all crew and passengers aboard the KA 161 Bangunkarta were safe and secure during the incident. "KA 161 Bangunkarta was able to continue its journey, and we apologize to all passengers and affected communities for this incident," she added.
She urged the public to always be cautious, vigilant, and adhere to the applicable traffic signs, especially when traversing railroad crossings.
"There are no issues with the train schedule. The handling at the accident site has been completed, and train traffic is running smoothly. At present, we are waiting for the casualty data from the hospitals," Feni stated.
From circulating video footage, the train was observed traveling from east to west as it approached the railroad crossing. A car and two motorcycles were seen moving across the tracks at that time and were subsequently struck by the train.
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