BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash
Summary
At least 15 people died in a train crash in Bekasi, near Jakarta, Indonesia. A stationary passenger train was hit from behind by another train, and most victims were women trapped in the last carriage. About 88 passengers were also injured.Key Facts
- The crash happened on a Monday evening in Bekasi, near the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
- A stationary passenger train was struck from behind by a long-distance commuter train on the same track.
- The last carriage of the stationary train, reserved for women, was badly damaged.
- All confirmed dead victims were women, many trapped inside the crushed carriage.
- At least 15 people died in the accident.
- Around 88 passengers were injured.
- Local officials and rescuers were working at the scene following the crash.
- The BBC reported from the location with updates on the rescue efforts.
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