Train collision near Jakarta kills 14, injures dozens
A long-distance train collided with a stationary commuter train near Bekasi Timur station, east of Jakarta, Indonesia, on the night of 27 April 2026.The crash resulted in 14 fatalities and left dozens injured.Rescue teams worked for nearly 12 hours to free passengers trapped in the wreckage.The collision occurred around 9pm when the commuter train, crowded with workers returning home, had stopped to let passengers alight.A long-distance train traveling from Jakarta to Surabaya struck the stationary commuter service, causing severe damage to the carriages.Among those on board were Susanto, head of the Indonesian Workers' Federation, and his colleague Aksan, who were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 12:01 LONDON
Train collision near Jakarta kills seven, injures dozens
Two trains collided near Bekasi Timur station, about 25km from Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in at least seven deaths and 81 injuries.The accident involved a long-distance train crashing into a stationary commuter train overnight.Rescuers are actively working to free two passengers still trapped alive in the wreckage, according to a spokesperson for the state-owned rail company.Emergency services have been attending the scene since early Tuesday morning.Casualties include seven confirmed fatalities and dozens of injured passengers, many of whom have been taken to nearby hospitals.One survivor described being trapped in a pile-up inside the mangled carriages, fearing suffocation.This incident highlights ongoing safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 03:01 LONDON
