Rekaman CCTV Kereta Api Batu Bara Tertimpa Girder Flyover Bantaian Muara Enim, Ini Kronologinya

Summary

A CCTV footage shows the collapse of a girder on the Bantaian flyover in Panang Jaya Village, Muara Enim, South Sumatra, on March 7, 2024. The falling girder struck a coal train passing underneath. The incident occurred when workers were moving the girder using a crane, which became unstable due to vibrations from the passing train. The mishap resulted in two fatalities, Edi Saputra and Weston, and seven injuries. The collapse was caused by miscommunication during the girder's placement. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Takeaways

• 🚧 A CCTV recording shows the moment a flyover girder collapsed in Panang Jaya, Muara Enim, South Sumatra, on March 7, 2024.
• 🚆 The girder collapsed onto a coal train passing underneath the flyover.
• 👮‍♂️ Police Chief AKBP Joni Ekaputra explained the incident started when workers were moving the girder using a crane.
• ⚠️ Vibrations from the passing train caused the crane to lose balance, leading to the collapse of the girder.
• 🔧 The accident occurred during the erection process of the girder, where miscommunication between two teams caused instability.
• 💀 Two people died in the incident: Edi Saputra from Ogan Ilir and Weston from Makassar, South Sulawesi.
• 🏥 Seven other individuals were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
• 🛤️ The coal train involved was a long-range train traveling from Palembang to Muara Enim.
• 🛠️ Surya Perdana, a representative from the South Sumatra National Road Implementation Office, confirmed the cause of the collapse was miscommunication.
• 📉 The incident has raised concerns over safety procedures during the girder erection process.

Q & A

What is the main incident described in the video script?

The main incident is the collapse of a girder from the flyover under construction in Panang Jaya, Gunung Megang, Muara Enim, South Sumatra, which fell onto a passing train on March 7, 2024.

What type of train was passing under the flyover when the girder collapsed?

The train passing under the flyover was a long coal transport train, known as 'KA Batubara Rangkaian Panjang'.

What caused the girder to collapse?

The collapse occurred due to vibrations from the passing train, which caused the crane lifting the girder to lose balance, resulting in the girder falling onto the train.

Who provided the official explanation of the incident?

Kapolres Muara Enim, AKBP Joni Ekaputra, provided the explanation, detailing that the crane lost balance due to the train's vibrations.

What further explanation was given by PPK Flyover Bantaian?

PPK Flyover Bantaian, represented by Surya Perdana from the National Road Implementation Office of South Sumatra, explained that a miscommunication between workers at two abutments caused the girder to tilt and ultimately fall.

How many people died as a result of the incident?

Two people died as a result of the incident: Edi Saputra, a resident of Ogan Ilir, and Weston, a resident of Makassar, South Sulawesi.

How many people were injured, and are they receiving medical care?

Seven people were injured and are currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital. The injured include Mufaridin (37), Tegar (23), M. Budi (51), M. Hidayat, Edi (21), Mamil (51), and Wahyudi (26).

What type of construction activity was being conducted when the incident occurred?

The workers were performing an erection girder operation, which involved lifting and positioning the girder onto the span over the railway.

What was the main reason for the crane losing balance during the erection girder operation?

The main reason for the crane losing balance was the vibrations caused by the passing coal train, which destabilized the crane during the girder placement.

What is the role of the National Road Implementation Office in this project?

The National Road Implementation Office of South Sumatra, represented by Surya Perdana, is overseeing the construction of the flyover. They are responsible for managing the project's technical aspects, including the erection girder operation.