A landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, has resulted in at least four confirmed fatalities as of Monday, March 9, 2026. The victims include a coffee vendor, a scavenger, and two truck drivers.
Landslide Details
According to Kapolres Metro Bekasi Kota Kombes Kusumo Wahyu Bintoro, the deceased have been identified as S (60), a coffee vendor; EW (26), a scavenger; DS (22), a truck driver from Semper Barat, Cilincing, North Jakarta; and IS (40), also a truck driver. Two truck drivers, identified as J and R, survived the incident.
The landslide, which occurred on Sunday, blocked access roads within the landfill area and impacted a coffee shop and several garbage trucks. Authorities suspect additional individuals may still be buried in the debris. Preliminary data suggests around ten people were affected, including five garbage truck drivers and five local scavengers.
A security guard first discovered the landslide while on patrol near a coffee shop. After hearing shouts about the collapse, the guard observed a large pile of garbage collapsing, covering the road, the shop, and nearby trucks. Information was quickly disseminated through the landfill’s security communication group, prompting a response from emergency personnel.
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Police from the Bantargebang sector are assisting in the evacuation and data collection process. The search for potential victims continues with the use of excavators. The evacuation involves TNI-Polri, BPBD Kota Bekasi, BPBD DKI Jakarta, Basarnas Kota Bekasi, the Environmental Service, the Bekasi Fire Department, PMI, volunteers, and local officials.
Kapolda Metro Jaya Irjen Polisi Asep Edi Suheri and Wakapolda Metro Jaya Brigjen Polisi Dekananto Eko Purwono visited the site to oversee the evacuation and ensure effective victim management. They directed personnel to prioritize the search for those still potentially trapped.
The extent of material losses is still being assessed. Police are conducting a further investigation into the cause of the landslide.
Confirmed Victims
- Survivors: Setiabudi (M), Johan (M)
- Deceased: Enda Widayanti (F/25) (coffee shop owner), Sumine (F/60) (coffee shop owner), Dedi Sutrisno (M) (truck driver), Irwan Suprihatin (M) (truck driver)
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the landslide?
The source does not specify the cause of the landslide, only that police are conducting a further investigation.
Where did the landslide occur?
The landslide occurred in Zone 4C of the DKI Jakarta TPST, in RT 004 RW 004, Cikiwul Village, Bantargebang District, Bekasi, West Java.
How many people are still missing?
Police suspect there may be additional victims still buried in the debris, estimating around ten people were affected in total, with five being truck drivers and five being local scavengers.
Given the ongoing search and investigation, what steps might be taken to prevent similar incidents at the Bantar Gebang landfill in the future?
