Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA Barang (lintas Tebing Tinggi–Medan) occurred on 23 June 2022 at 17:35 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Unguarded level crossing Village Sei Buluh, District Perbaungan, Regency Serdang Bedagai (Sergai), North Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan Minibus Travel: Minibus Toyota Hiace melintasi Unguarded level crossing dari arah Pantai Kelang tanpa memperhatikan kedatangan KA Barang hingga terseret dan terpental keluar jalur.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Unguarded level crossing Village Sei Buluh, District Perbaungan, Regency Serdang Bedagai (Sergai), 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 5 fatalities and 4 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive/Trainset of KA Barang & Minibus Travel Toyota Hiace (13 penumpang wisata Pantai Kelang, sopir Syafrifuddin), as well as external road vehicle(s): bus Travel Toyota Hiace (13 penumpang wisata Pantai Kelang. 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.