Train derailed in Madiun, six killed

Fatal derailment: A police officer and local residents evacuate a victim of a derailed train in the East Java regency of Madiun. The Logawa economy train derailed on its way to Jember in East Java from Purwokerto in Central Java on Tuesday, killing six passengers. – Antara/Arief Priono

At least six people were killed and dozens of others injured when a train derailed in an area between Nganjuk and Madiun in East Java on Tuesday.

Metro TV news channel reported rescue officers were facing difficulties in evacuating two bodies which were squeezed inside one of the three cars derailed.

The Logawa train was carrying around 200 passengers as it was traveling from Purwokerto in Central Java to Jember in East Java.