Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA Probowangi (relasi Ketapang–Surabaya Gubeng) occurred on 19 November 2023 at 19:53 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Unguarded level crossing Dusun Prayuwana, Village Ranupakis, District Klakah, Regency Lumajang, East Java, within the operational territory of Daop 8 Surabaya (Surabaya Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan Maut Minibus Elf: Minibus Isuzu Elf passed through di Unguarded level crossing pada malam hari tepat saat KA Probowangi melaju kencang; kereta tertahan 13 menit.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Unguarded level crossing Dusun Prayuwana, Village Ranupakis, District Klakah, Regency Lumajang, East Java. Railway lines across Daop 8 Surabaya (Surabaya Operation Region) 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 11 fatalities and 4 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: CC 201 77 14 | Locomotive/Trainset of KA Probowangi & Minibus Isuzu Elf (N 7646 T, rombongan reuni SMA asal Surabaya), as well as external road vehicle(s): bus Isuzu Elf (N 7646 T. 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.