Train Crash in Bekasi Claims Lives
The crash occurred late Monday at East Bekasi Station, when a commuter train collided with a long-distance train, as reported by a news agency. The impact caused extensive damage and triggered an immediate emergency response.
Authorities from the state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) confirmed that dozens of injured passengers were transported to several hospitals, where they are receiving treatment.
KAI spokesperson Franoto Wibowo stated that the incident began when a taxi struck an electric commuter train at the Bulak Kapal railway crossing in Bekasi, according to a media outlet. This initial collision led to a chain reaction that escalated into a larger disaster.
After the first impact, the commuter train came to a halt on the tracks. Shortly afterward, a long-distance train traveling along the same route crashed into the stationary commuter train, worsening the situation.
Emergency teams, including personnel from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), worked throughout the night to evacuate victims. Some of the injured required specialized medical care, while authorities confirmed that those who died were taken to a police hospital for identification.
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