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Monday, 19 March 2012

11 Die In Van-train Collision

From Ahmad Fuad Yahya

JAKARTA, March 18 (Bernama) - Eleven people were killed when a van was involved in a crash with a train at an ungated railway crossing in Cibeureum, Tasikmalaya, West Java Sunday.

Ten of the victims reportedly died at the scene of the crash while another died in hospital. Three people were also hurt in the crash.

The incident occurred when the van's engine suddenly died in the middle of the track while crossing the railway line at 10am.

The crash sent the van packed with passengers several metres beside the railway line not far from a padi field.

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