Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing

Rescue teams race to free trapped victims after a train crash near Jakarta kills five and injures dozens. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing

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Five people were killed and several others injured when two trains collided near Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Friday, according to the head of the country’s national rescue agency. The crash occurred on a stretch of railway in the outskirts of the city, sending carriages off the tracks and leaving passengers trapped in twisted wreckage. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency crews working through the night to extract those still pinned inside the damaged cars. The head of Indonesia’s national rescue agency confirmed the death toll and said that the priority remains freeing survivors from the debris. He did not provide an exact number of injured, but local media reports indicate that dozens of people have been taken to nearby hospitals, some with serious injuries. The cause of the collision is under investigation, though initial reports suggest a signaling failure may have played a role. Train accidents are relatively rare in Indonesia, but when they occur, they often result in high casualties due to aging infrastructure and overcrowded carriages. The Jakarta metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, relies heavily on its commuter rail network, which carries hundreds of thousands of passengers daily. Friday’s crash has raised fresh concerns about safety standards and maintenance practices on the country’s railways. The collision took place during the afternoon rush hour, when trains are typically packed with commuters heading home. Witnesses described a loud bang followed by screeching metal as the trains derailed, throwing passengers from their seats. Emergency responders, including police, military personnel, and volunteers, have been working alongside rescue agency teams to cut through the wreckage and search for survivors. The national rescue agency has set up a command post near the crash site to coordinate the operation. Officials have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles clear access. Meanwhile, hospitals in Jakarta have been placed on high alert to receive additional casualties if more victims are pulled from the train cars. The incident has prompted calls from transportation safety advocates for a...

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