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Indonesia Train Collision Near Jakarta Kills 15, Injures Dozens

The government ordered a safety investigation focused on the level crossing that stopped the commuter train.

Equipos de rescate trabajan para evacuar a los pasajeros atrapados entre los restos de los trenes que colisionaron en la estación de tren de East Bekasi en Bekasi, Java Occidental, Indonesia, el 27 de abril de 2026. (EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM)
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Los trenes afectados son un convoy de cercanías que procedía de la capital y otro de larga distancia, que colisionaron la noche del lunes en la estación de Bekasi Este

Overview

  • The Bekasi Timur crash, which occurred Monday night east of Jakarta, has left 15 dead and about 84 injured according to state rail and rescue officials.
  • Officials say a taxi on a level crossing forced a commuter train to stop, and a long-distance service then struck its rear minutes later.
  • All confirmed fatalities were found in the women-only carriage at the back of the commuter train, which took the brunt of the impact.
  • Search and medical teams continued evacuations through Tuesday, while all 240 passengers from the long-distance train were safely moved off.
  • Indonesia’s transport safety committee opened a national investigation as President Prabowo Subianto pledged a flyover at the site, focusing attention on risky level crossings and the placement of women-only cars.