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Bekasi Train Crash Kills 14 Women, Injures 84

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

A long-distance train collided with a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station, killing 14 women riding in a women-only carriage.
KAI spokesperson Anne Purba said 84 injured were hospitalized, all 240 long-distance passengers were evacuated, rescuers using specialized equipment freed trapped riders by mid-morning.
Jakarta Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri announced an investigation, noting officials linked the crash to a stalled taxi that forced the commuter train to stop.

History

Historical Context

Indonesia’s rail safety debate intensified after the 2013 Bintaro crash, where a commuter train struck a tanker carrying 24,000 L of fuel, prompting the KNKT to order digital signaling upgrades. Earlier, the 1987 Bintaro collision killed 139, underscoring long-standing crossing hazards. Today’s Bekasi Timur incident revives calls for stricter gate controls by PT KAI and authorities.

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Story summary

A long-distance train collided with a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station, killing 14 women riding in a women-only carriage.
KAI spokesperson Anne Purba said 84 injured were hospitalized, all 240 long-distance passengers were evacuated, rescuers using specialized equipment freed trapped riders by mid-morning.
Jakarta Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri announced an investigation, noting officials linked the crash to a stalled taxi that forced the commuter train to stop.

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