Kesaksian Penumpang KA Argo Semeru yang Anjlok dan Diserempet KA Argo Wilis di Kulonprogo: Dalam Gerbong Mencekam, Ini Kronologi Lengkapnya

"Witness Testimony of Passengers of Argo Semeru Train that Derailed and was Hit by Argo Wilis Train in Kulonprogo: In a Tense Carriage, Here is the Complete Chronology"

Kesaksian Penumpang KA Argo Semeru yang Anjlok dan Diserempet KA Argo Wilis di Kulonprogo: Dalam Gerbong Mencekam, Ini Kronologi Lengkapnya

Dream - Argo Semeru train (KA) Surabaya Gubeng-Jakarta (Gambir) route derailed at the Kalurahan Kalimenur crossing, Sentolo District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, around 13.15 WIB.

"Shaky Train"

One of the passengers of the Argo Semeru train, Novi Eka Purnama, claimed to have felt a strong vibration before the train derailed and overturned. "After 15-20 minutes of leaving Yogyakarta, suddenly the train shook violently. It turned out to have derailed," said Novi Eka Purnama's story, as quoted from suarasurabaya.net.

According to Novi, the locomotive, power car, and compartments are in safe condition. However, starting from executive cars 1, 2, and 3, they derailed to the right.

“While starting my carriage in executive 4 and beyond, it veered to the left. When it happened, we all panicked, hoping that no trains would pass from the opposite direction.”
"ungkap Novi" translates to "revealed Novi" in English.

"dream.co.id"

"\u201cIt turns out, not long after, about five minutes, KA Argo Wilis passed from the opposite direction and grazed the Argo Semeru train. Finally, the positions of both trains stopped,\u201d he continued."

Officials Begin Evacuation

Novi is grateful that the collision was not fatal. Because if it had happened, the carriage she was on would have been affected the most. "Currently, officials have arrived for evacuation. Because some passengers are injured," she explained.

"Passenger Condition"

"He revealed, only passengers of KA Argo Semeru were the ones who got off the train car. Because their car positions were indeed disorganized. Meanwhile, passengers of KA Argo Wilis, according to Novi, remained inside the train."

"Kereta Terguling" translates to "Train Derailment" in English.

"Previously, the Argo Semeru train derailed at kilometer 520+4 near Sentolo, Kulon Progo, DIY, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The incident, which occurred around 13:15 WIB, caused several passengers to run out of the carriages. Several train carriages were seen tilting and almost overturning. In a video circulating on social media, it can be seen that the train's formation came out of the crossing and blocked two train tracks."

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The Argo Semeru train has an early departure schedule from Gubeng Station with the destination of Gambir Station at 19:40 WIB. PT. Kereta Api Indonesia confirmed this incident through their official Twitter account or X. According to them, the track is not passable yet and will affect the delay of other trains. "Currently, there is an operational disruption on the upstream and downstream tracks, KM 520+4 Sentolo - Wates road section in Kab. Kulon Progo, the impact of the derailment of Argo Semeru train on the Surabaya Gubeng - Gambir route (Train 17)," wrote KAI. The evacuation of Argo Semeru train is currently being carried out by the relevant unit. KAI also apologizes for the inconvenience caused."

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