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Two killed in train-car collision in Pondok Ranji

A train carrying coal travelling from Jakarta to Merak has hit a car, which was crossing the railway line at Pondok Ranji, South Tangerang, at 4 a.m. on Saturday, killing two people inside the car.  

Callistasia Anggun Wijaya (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Sat, January 13, 2018

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Two killed in train-car collision in Pondok Ranji People observe the wreckage of a car that was hit by a train in this file photo. (Antara/Aji Styawan)

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train carrying coal travelling from Jakarta to Merak has hit a car, which was crossing the railway line at Pondok Ranji, South Tangerang, at 4 a.m. on Saturday, killing two people inside the car. 

According to the South Tangerang police report, the car was carrying six people.

"The car ended up in a resident's garden after being hit by the train," the head of South Tangerang Police's criminal investigation unit Adj. Comr. Alexander Yurikho said. 

One of the victims killed in the incident has been identified as Najwa, 17, a resident of Pondok Ranji, while the identity of the other fatality is still unknown. 

The other victims, Andrean, 20, Antoni Ibrahimo, 22, Nurlela Fernita, 17 and Jeniar Mulya, 20, were injured and are currently hospitalized at Prapatan Duren hospital in Ciputat. 

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