This study examines how Kompas.com framed news about the commuter train accident at East Bekasi Station from April 27 to May 3, 2026. Using a qualitative descriptive approach grounded in constructivism, the research analyzes a purposively selected corpus of ten news articles through Robert N. Entman’s four framing elements: problem definition, causal interpretation, moral evaluation, and treatment recommendation. The findings indicate that the news coverage prioritized official investigations, railway signaling and communication systems, transportation safety governance, and institutional accountability. Rather than presenting the incident merely as an isolated accident, Kompas.com developed a thematic frame highlighting systemic safety concerns and the importance of transparent investigations and corrective action. The study contributes to the understanding of digital news construction and the role of framing in public discussions of transportation safety.
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