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Surveillance camera footage or CCTV has revealed the cause of death of Asiah Shinta Dewi (43) who was found under the elevator at Kualanamu Airport, Deli Serdang regency.

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Head of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative for North Sumatra Abyadi Siregar (second from right) inspects the elevator on the 2nd floor of Kualanamu Airport, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Monday (1/5/2023).

This was the news reported by Kompas.id on Saturday (29/4/2023). The victim appeared panicked on the CCTV footage as she noticed that the elevator door, which she had entered earlier, did not open. The victim did not notice the elevator door behind her that was open. She then appeared to force the door open and immediately stepped out without looking at the surroundings in front of her. The victim fell under the elevator cabin.

CCTV footage of the incident that killed Asiah has circulated on social media. According to the chief of Deli Serdang Police, Comr. Irsan Sinuhaji, the victim came to Kualanamu International Airport in North Sumatra to accompany her family members who were going abroad.

The tragedy that happened to Asiah is reminiscent of a television series titled "1000 Ways to Die," which aired from 2008 to 2012.

The victim's family confirmed that they reported the incident to the management of Kualanamu Airport after Asiah contacted them via mobile phone, stating that she was trapped in an elevator. A search was conducted and CCTV footage showed the victim entering the elevator. However, the effort was deemed suboptimal, resulting in delayed assistance to the victim.

The tragedy that happened to Asiah is reminiscent of a television series titled "1000 Ways to Die," which aired from 2008 to 2012. The docufiction series was based on real-life events, dangerous incidents, or negligence that resulted in death. Fatal incidents can happen anywhere. The series was made to remind people that there are so many events that can lead to someone's death. Therefore, it is important for individuals to be vigilant, exercise caution and assist one another to prevent themselves from becoming victims of tragic incidents.

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Gap between the elevator and the floor where Asiah Shinta Dewi fell from the 2nd floor to the bottom of the elevator on the 1st floor, at Kualanamu Airport, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Monday (1/5/2023). Asiah was found three days after she died at the bottom of the elevator.

Prevention can be done by anyone, especially by government officials, public servants, private sectors and parents of the children. Prevention can take the form of regulations, clear instructions in public places, supervision, good maintenance of public facilities and literacy for the community.

Head of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative for North Sumatra, Abyadi Siregar, said after the incident of Asiah's death, the security and management of Kualanamu Airport must be evaluated. The victim died at the airport and was only discovered three days later. This could raise public doubts about the management of the airport, especially in terms of safety for those who use its facilities. The safety of citizens should be the top priority.

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We have Law Number 37 of 2008 concerning the Indonesian Ombudsman and Law Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services, which, among other things, ensure the quality of services to the public. However, the safety of citizens in public areas is not fully guaranteed.

Tragedies in public spaces, such as what happened to Asiah, are not the first in this country. For example, lifts have fallen and cars have fallen from the upper parking area of shopping centers. Often the problem is with the clarity of signs in public areas that can guide people to be careful. Moreover, maintenance of public facilities should also be given attention to prevent unnecessary casualties.

This article was translated by Tenggara Strategics.