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At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
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- The total number of injuries is still to be confirmed, according to officials At least four people were killed and dozens injured when two trains collided outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday.
- State media report that a stationary commuter train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train arriving on the same track.
- The final number of casualties is still to be confirmed and rescue efforts are under way to free a number of passengers trapped, officials said.
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Tom Mc Arthur Kompas.com/Nurpini. The total number of injuries is still to be confirmed, according to officials At least four people were killed and dozens injured when two trains collided outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday.
State media report that a stationary commuter train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train arriving on the same track.
The final number of casualties is still to be confirmed and rescue efforts are under way to free a number of passengers trapped, officials said.
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