By AFP 05 January 2024 | 7:40 am Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, officials said. Photo by TIMUR MATAHARI / AFP Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, officials said. The crash took place at 6:03 am local time (1103 GMT) near rice fields in Cicalengka in West Java province and left numerous train carriages overturned. “We have identified one of the victims as the steward for the Turangga train. The rest have not been identified,” said Ayen Hanepi, a spokesman for railway operator PT KAI. He said the collision involved the Turangga train, an intra-city line that runs from Surabaya in East Java to the city of Bandung, and a local train. The Turangga train carried 287 passengers while 191 people were aboard the local commuter line, he said. All passengers had been evacuated while the injured were taken to a local hospital, said provincial police spokesman Ibrahim Tompo. Transport accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation where buses, trains and even planes are often old and badly maintained. In 2015, a collision between a commuter train and a minibus on a level crossing in the capital Jakarta killed 16 people. In 2013, seven people were killed and scores more injured when a commuter train collided with a fuel tanker at a level crossing in Jakarta and burst into flames. 2 mins ago The Oko Community is set for an exhibition of her cultural showpiece at the Commissioning of the Alex Ekwueme Civic Centre, Oko, Orumba North LGA by Anambra State, Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo scheduled to take place at the centre today. Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the event, Chief Reuben Muoka, said one… 1 hour ago Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, officials said. 2 hours ago The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report for 2024 projects slowdown in global growth from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024. 2 hours ago More than 40,000 people suspected of taking part in cyber scams in Myanmar were handed over to China last year, Beijing state media said Friday. 3 hours ago Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, led some prominent leaders of the state to visit his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/ Opokuma Local Council, where they agreed to work together… 3 hours ago Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has begun the process of reviewing the sale of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP), calling on interested Nigerians at home and abroad to apply. 3 hours ago The Nigerian Navy (NN) Headquarters has condemned reports by some media platforms against its efforts towards the fight against crude oil theft and other illegalities in Nigeria’s maritime sector. 3 hours ago In recognition of the traditional rulers, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled an integrated support package for the Council of Obas as a pillar of the people’s government. 4 hours ago Declares zero-tolerance for corruption, profligacy Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, yesterday, inaugurated the 38 new council chairmen and their deputies, urging them to place a premium on security as well as revenue generation in their councils. Oyebanji gave the advice, yesterday, during the inauguration ceremony for the new council chairmen held at OsuntokunPavillion, Government House,… 4 hours ago Chairman of Northern Governors Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday, visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to seek stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to better the lot of Nigerians.
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