Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA Sribilah Utama (Medan–Rantauprapat) occurred on 21 July 2024 at 12:30 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Unguarded level crossing Dusun I Village Pagar Jati, Lubuk Pakam, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I).
Based on verified operational records: KA Sribilah Utama menabrak car Toyota Rush yang mengangkut 7 orang anggota satu keluarga di Unguarded level crossing Deli Serdang; 6 orang fatalities seketika dan 1 orang serious injuries.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Unguarded level crossing Dusun I Village Pagar Jati, Lubuk Pakam, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. Railway lines across Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I) represent active corridors with steady passenger and freight traffic. Train operations are governed by statutory right-of-way principles outlined in national railway operational codes. At level crossings and station yards, traffic safety strictly relies on signaling obedience, level crossing warning devices, and road user compliance with rail right-of-way regulations.
Rolling Stock Involved & Recorded Impact
Recorded casualty impact in this event encompasses 6 fatalities and 1 injury requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive KA Sribilah Utama & car Toyota Rush hitam wrecked total, as well as external road vehicle(s): car Toyota Rush hitam wrecked total. Post-incident emergency responses were carried out by regional railway operational teams and local emergency services, encompassing safety evacuations, physical structural assessments of locomotives and carriages, track clearing, and restoration of signaling infrastructure.
Safety Regulations & Statutory Context
This technical documentation is compiled as part of Indonesia's national railway safety public archive. In accordance with Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways (UU No. 23/2007), railway safety is a shared responsibility covering rolling stock airworthiness, track infrastructure integrity, train crew operational discipline, and public adherence at level crossings to safeguard safe and orderly transportation.