At least 14 people have been killed and 84 injured after a commuter train collided with a long-distance train near Jakarta in Bekasi on Monday night.
According to Beyond Time News, rescue teams have now completed evacuation work at the crash site.
Rescue Efforts Completed
Officials from Indonesia’s state railway company PT KAI confirmed the updated death toll. Search and rescue authorities said all passengers trapped in the wreckage have been recovered.
Rescuers used cutting equipment to remove mangled metal and reach those inside severely damaged train compartments.
Women-Only Carriage Heavily Hit
Authorities said all 14 victims were women. A women-only carriage was the most severely damaged section, with several passengers trapped under crushed metal.
Officials confirmed that no one is left inside the wreckage, though recovery teams will continue inspecting the area.
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Crash Details Under Investigation
Preliminary reports suggest the commuter train first hit a vehicle on the tracks before being struck by an oncoming long-distance train. The exact cause is still being investigated.
A taxi involved in the incident has been identified as part of a ride-hailing fleet, and the company is cooperating with authorities.
Government Response
President Prabowo Subianto visited injured passengers in hospital and announced plans to construct a flyover near the railway line to reduce future accidents and ease congestion.
He also pointed to maintenance issues in parts of the rail network that need urgent attention.
Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) has launched a full investigation into the incident.
Service Disruption
Train services in the area have been partially suspended, with several commuter routes canceled or shortened following the crash.
Conclusion
The deadly train collision near Jakarta has raised serious safety concerns, with authorities now focusing on investigation and improving railway infrastructure to prevent future accidents.
