11 killed in train-minibus collision in Indonesia's East Java


  • World
  • Monday, 20 Nov 2023

JAKARTA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- A train hit a minibus in Lumajang regency of Indonesia's East Java province on Sunday evening, leaving 11 people dead and three others injured, a rescuer said.

The accident occurred when a minibus passed through a railway crossing which has no train-crossing barrier in Ranupakis village at 19:53 local time, but suddenly a train came and hit the minibus, said Muhammad Hariyadi, head of the provincial search and rescue office.

"As many as 11 people were dead in the accident, and three others suffered from injuries," he told Xinhua over phone, adding that the local search and rescue office has taken part in evacuation of the victims.

An investigation was being carried out at the scene, according to police of the regency.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Roundup: Pakistan to collaborate with China to spur green transition, say Pakistani experts
Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader's death
US boycotts UN tribute to late Iran president
Analysis-For Trump's false records charges, prison is rare but not unprecedented
Finland's proposed ban on asylum via Russia should be rejected, ombudsman says
Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India's searing heat
Suffering drought, heat, blackouts, Mexicans head to the polls
Georgian NGOs to challenge foreign agent law in constitutional court, ECHR
Pakistan election was 'biggest robbery', says ex-PM Imran Khan
Baffled judge jails US man driving during Zoom hearing about suspended license, video shows

Others Also Read