On Monday evening, a large train collided with the last carriage of a suburban train near the Bekasi Timur station, located 25 km east of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The incident resulted in injuries to over 80 people, according to information provided by the railway company KAI. Local authorities are investigating the causes of the accident, and rescue teams have been mobilized to assist the victims and assess the situation. This accident highlights safety issues in rail transport in the region.
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En Indonésie, 14 morts dans une collision entre deux trains près de Djakarta
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Rescuers trying to reach 3 people trapped in damaged train car after crash in Indonesia
Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing
Indonesia train crash kills at least four people and injures dozens
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