Two trains collide in Indonesia, killing 14 and injuring 84
Two trains collided in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, resulting in the deaths of 14 people and injuring 84 others, local authorities reported on Tuesday.
Following the accident, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the victims at a Bekasi hospital, offering his condolences and pledging to investigate the tragic incident.
Bobi Residin, President Director of the railway operator KAI, confirmed the death toll of 14. According to him, the deceased have been taken to the police hospital for identification, while the 84 injured have been transported to various health facilities for treatment.
The accident occurred around 8:50 AM local time when long-distance trains operating on the Jakarta-Bekasi route collided.
The railway operator and the National Transportation Safety Committee are investigating the cause of the incident.
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