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A long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek train collided with a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday night, killing 15 people — all women — and injuring 88 others.

A long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek train collided with a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday night, killing 15 people — all women — and injuring 88 others.

Authorities believe the chain of events began when a taxi stalled at the Bulak Kapal level crossing and was struck by a commuter train, leaving it stranded on the tracks where it was subsequently hit by the express train.

Authorities believe the chain of events began when a taxi stalled at the Bulak Kapal level crossing and was struck by a commuter train, leaving it stranded on the tracks where it was subsequently hit by the express train.

The rear carriage of the stopped commuter train — a women-only car, a common measure to prevent harassment — bore the full force of the impact, with rescue teams using angle grinders to free those trapped inside over nearly 12 hours.

The rear carriage of the stopped commuter train — a women-only car, a common measure to prevent harassment — bore the full force of the impact, with rescue teams using angle grinders to free those trapped inside over nearly 12 hours.

Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee opened a formal investigation into the crash, with early indications pointing to a brake activation failure. Bobby Rasyidin, CEO of state-owned rail company PT Kereta Api Indonesia, confirmed 88 people received hospital treatment.

Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee opened a formal investigation into the crash, with early indications pointing to a brake activation failure. Bobby Rasyidin, CEO of state-owned rail company PT Kereta Api Indonesia, confirmed 88 people received hospital treatment.

President Prabowo Subianto visited injured patients in Bekasi on Tuesday and ordered an immediate investigation, pledging to build flyovers at poorly maintained crossings. He noted around 1,800 similar crossings across Java require urgent attention.

President Prabowo Subianto visited injured patients in Bekasi on Tuesday and ordered an immediate investigation, pledging to build flyovers at poorly maintained crossings. He noted around 1,800 similar crossings across Java require urgent attention.

Train accidents are not uncommon on Indonesia's aging rail network. In January 2024, two trains collided in West Java province, killing at least four people, and in 2010 a collision in Central Java killed 36.

Train accidents are not uncommon on Indonesia's aging rail network. In January 2024, two trains collided in West Java province, killing at least four people, and in 2010 a collision in Central Java killed 36.

Jakarta Train Crash Kills 15 Women, Injures 88

Jakarta Train Crash Kills 15 Women, Injures 88

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