Police Probe Death of Schoolgirl Hit by Train at South Tangerang Station
Police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old schoolgirl who was hit by a train at a station in South Tangerang, Indonesia.
A 14-year-old schoolgirl, identified as AP, died after being hit by a train at Jurangmangu Station in Ciputat, South Tangerang, Banten on Monday afternoon, August 10, 2026. The incident is still under investigation by the South Tangerang Police.
According to police, the incident occurred around 4:43 p.m. local time. The victim was reportedly on the platform when a train from Tanah Abang entered Jurangmangu Station. Witnesses stated that AP had fallen from the platform onto the railway tracks.
Initial examination at the scene revealed that the victim had died from head injuries. Police evacuated AP's body and took it to South Tangerang Regional General Hospital for a postmortem examination. The authorities have questioned several witnesses, including one of the victim's school friends. The victim had traveled together to the station with her friend, but decided to wait for their trains on separate platforms.
KAI Commuter, the train company in question, expressed condolences over the incident. They have coordinated with the police, medical services, and informed the victim's family as the investigation continues.
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