Death toll after train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta rises to 14
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- A collision between a commuter train and a long-distance train near Jakarta's Bekasi city station resulted in 14 confirmed deaths and over 80 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing to free trapped passengers.
- The crash occurred after a taxi reportedly clipped the commuter train at a level crossing, causing it to stop on the tracks, where it was subsequently hit by the Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train.
- Emergency responders face challenges due to limited space and severe damage to the train carriages, requiring slow and careful cutting of wreckage to reach trapped individuals.
- The trains involved were identified as the Jakarta-Cikarang commuter train and the Argo Bromo Anggrek, Indonesia's premier high-speed service between Jakarta and Surabaya.
- Train accidents are a frequent occurrence on Indonesia's rail network, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
