Two trains collide near Jakarta, killing five and injuring dozens

13 articles · Updated · CNA · Apr 27

The collision in Bekasi, West Java, left at least five dead, 79 hospitalized, and four people still trapped as of early Tuesday, with rescue operations ongoing.
A taxi clipped the commuter train, causing it to stop on the tracks before being struck by a long-distance train. All fatalities and injuries occurred on the commuter train; 240 passengers from the other train were evacuated safely.
Rescue teams, including the military and Red Cross, are working to free trapped victims. Indonesia has a history of transport accidents, with the last major train crash in 2024 killing four crew members.

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