The accident occurred late Monday night in Bekasi, just east of Jakarta, near Bekasi Timur Station. According to officials, trains operating in the area had been instructed to stop after a taxi became stuck on a railway crossing close to the station.

Reports indicate that a commuter train first struck the stalled vehicle, forcing it to halt on the tracks. Moments later, a long-distance train traveling on the same line collided with the stationary commuter train, resulting in a powerful impact that caused severe damage to several carriages.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and launched a large-scale rescue operation, working through the night to free passengers trapped in the wreckage. Dozens of injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals, while authorities confirmed that at least 14 people lost their lives in the crash.

The worst damage was reported in one of the commuter train’s carriages, where most of the fatalities occurred. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled to escape, while rescue teams carefully cut through twisted metal to reach those trapped inside.

Officials have opened an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on how the collision occurred despite earlier warnings and attempts to halt train movement in the area. Preliminary information suggests that a combination of the stalled vehicle and possible communication or operational failures may have contributed to the tragedy.

The incident has raised renewed concerns about railway safety and the management of level crossings, particularly in busy urban areas where traffic congestion can increase risks.

As rescue efforts concluded, authorities pledged to review safety procedures and infrastructure to help prevent similar accidents in the future, while families across the country mourn the loss of loved ones in the deadly crash.