Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, announced that President Prabowo Subianto paid a compassionate visit to the victims of a recent train accident at the Bekasi City Regional General Hospital (RSUD Kota Bekasi) on Tuesday, April 28. This immediate action by the President preceded his scheduled working visit to Cilacap.
The tragic incident, which sparked widespread concern, involved a collision between the Argo Bromo train and a Commuter Line (KRL) in the East Bekasi area, occurring on the night prior to the President’s visit.
Addressing reporters on Tuesday, April 28, Prasetyo Hadi conveyed the nation’s profound grief and solidarity. “First and foremost, we all express our deep concern and profound condolences for last night’s incident, the Argo Bromo and KRL train accident in East Bekasi,” Pras stated. He further emphasized the President’s swift response, adding, “This morning, Bapak President took the time to visit the victims at RSUD Bekasi before departing for his various working visits outside the city.”
During his visit to the hospital, Prasetyo Hadi reported that President Prabowo issued clear directives, instructing that all victims receive optimal and comprehensive medical treatment. This directive underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the well-being and recovery of those injured.
“When he visited earlier, his primary instruction was, of course, that all victims under care receive the best possible service,” Pras explained, highlighting the President’s personal emphasis on ensuring high-quality care for every individual affected.
Beyond providing crucial instructions, President Prabowo actively engaged in discussions with hospital officials. The purpose of these dialogues was to gain a thorough understanding of the specific needs and challenges involved in the ongoing management and care of the victims.
Pras further elaborated on these crucial interactions, stating, “He also took the opportunity to discuss and hear input from the hospital head regarding victim handling and the needs for equipment at the hospital.” This direct engagement ensured a detailed and practical assessment of the situation on the ground.
Moreover, Pras conveyed that President Prabowo received comprehensive reports concerning the specifics of the incident. Following this, he promptly ordered the initiation of further crucial steps to address both the immediate aftermath and long-term implications.
“On that occasion, accompanied by the Minister of Transportation and the President Director of PT KAI, he engaged in a brief discussion and received a report on last night’s events,” Pras concluded. “He also ordered that an immediate investigation be conducted.” This swift call for an inquiry underscores the President’s commitment to accountability and preventing future such incidents.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto paid a compassionate visit to the victims of a recent train accident at the Bekasi City Regional General Hospital (RSUD Kota Bekasi) on Tuesday, April 28. This immediate action by the President, announced by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, preceded his scheduled working visit to Cilacap. The incident involved a collision between the Argo Bromo train and a Commuter Line (KRL) in the East Bekasi area, occurring the night prior to the President’s visit.
During his visit, President Prabowo issued clear directives, instructing that all victims receive optimal and comprehensive medical treatment. He engaged with hospital officials to understand the specific needs and challenges in managing victim care. Accompanied by the Minister of Transportation, the President received comprehensive reports concerning the incident and promptly ordered an immediate investigation into the collision.