Two workers trapped by drainage concrete collapse in Jatinegara

drainage collapse construction accident Jatinegara Jakarta Timur worker rescue

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, two workers were trapped under collapsed drainage concrete during a sidewalk construction project on Jalan DI Panjaitan in Jatinegara, East Jakarta. The project was reportedly managed by the DKI Jakarta Bina Marga Agency.

The victims, identified as 25-year-old Udin and 40-year-old Syarifin, both residents of Pekalongan, were caught in the collapse around 14:00 WIB. One worker, Udin, was specifically noted to be trapped in a drainage channel approximately 1.5 meters deep, with his leg pinned by concrete and excavated soil.

Jakarta Timur Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) deployed six fire engines and 25 personnel to the scene, arriving at 14:56 WIB. Emergency medical services provided initial oxygen and IV support during the process. After a nearly three-hour operation, both workers were successfully evacuated at 17:39 WIB and transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Entities

Dinas Bina Marga DKI Jakarta · Jakarta Timur · Jatinegara · Suku Dinas Penanggulangan Kebakaran dan Penyelamatan Jakarta Timur · Udin

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] One worker, Udin, was trapped in a drainage channel approximately 1.5 meters deep. rmol.id
[● 3 SOURCES] The victims, identified as Udin (25) and Syarifin (40), are residents of Pekalongan. www.viva.co.id · news.okezone.com · rmol.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] The incident occurred at a sidewalk construction project on Jalan DI Panjaitan, Jatinegara, East Jakarta. rmol.id
[● 3 SOURCES] The evacuation of both workers was completed at 17:39 WIB. www.viva.co.id · news.okezone.com · rmol.id
[● 3 SOURCES] The victims survived and were taken to a hospital for medical treatment. www.viva.co.id · news.okezone.com · rmol.id
[● 3 SOURCES] Rescue personnel arrived at the scene at 14:56 WIB. www.viva.co.id · news.okezone.com · rmol.id
[● 2 SOURCES] Two workers were trapped under collapsed drainage concrete. www.viva.co.id · news.okezone.com

Sources

Detik-detik Beton Drainase Mendadak Ambruk Timpa 2 Pekerja di Jatinegara [www.viva.co.id]

12 days ago

2 Pekerja Tertimpa Beton Turap Drainase di Jaktim, Begini Kronologi Lengkapnya : Okezone News [news.okezone.com]

12 days ago

Dua Pekerja Bina Marga Tertimbun Puing Galian di Jatinegara [rmol.id]

12 days ago