Deadly Train Collision Hits Outskirts of Jakarta
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On 2026-04-29, Indonesian authorities said the death toll from the Bekasi-area train collision near Jakarta had risen to 16, all of them women. The crash between a commuter train and an electric train has injured more than 80 people and disrupted services on a key route in West Java. President-elect Prabowo Subianto has ordered a thorough investigation, with early reports pointing to a taxi stranded on the tracks as a possible cause.
Reported Facts
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- •Indonesian officials reported on 2026-04-29 that 16 people had died in the Bekasi train collision, all of them women.
- •Earlier counts on 2026-04-28 put the death toll at 14 to 15, with at least 84 to 88 people injured.
- •The collision occurred near Bekasi in West Java, on the outskirts of Jakarta, involving a commuter train and an electric train.
- •Rescue teams worked through 2026-04-28 to remove trapped passengers from the wreckage and complete the evacuation.
- •Regional reports describe dozens of injured passengers being taken to nearby hospitals in West Java for treatment.
- •Several outlets in the Middle East region reported that a taxi stuck on the tracks triggered the crash between the two trains.
- •Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has called for a thorough probe into the causes of the Bekasi train collision.
- •The crash has disrupted commuter rail services on a busy corridor linking Jakarta with surrounding areas in West Java.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Indonesia's probe confirms that a stranded taxi caused the Bekasi train collision Transport regulators in Indonesia may tighten road-rail crossing rules and enforcement, affecting taxi and bus operators near rail lines.
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WEST
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RU
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CN
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ME
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AFRICA
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REGIONAL
8 articles
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Primary Sources (28)
WESTFrance24 - World (EN)🇮🇩 A deadly train collision near Jakarta has left 15 people dead and 88 injured.WESTFrance24 - World (EN)Train collision in Indonesia kills 14, injures dozensWESTEl Pais - InternacionalAl menos 14 mujeres mueren en el choque de dos trenes en IndonesiaWESTLe Monde - International