Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 06:16 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A train crash in Indonesia killed 16 passengers and prompted President Prabowo Subianto to pledge $230 million to overhaul level crossings across Java. The crash highlighted weaknesses in the rail network, including unguarded or poorly maintained crossings.
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