Indonesia: Emergency response ongoing in Cicalengka, Bandung Regency, morning Jan. 5. following train collision

Authorities are responding to a train collision near Cicalengka Station in Cicalengka, Bandung Regency, the morning of Jan. 5. The collision involved a Turangga passenger train and a Bandung Raya train at around 06:00. Service disruptions along the Bandung Raya Commuter Line are ongoing. Reports indicate that at least three people have been killed and several others injured. The cause of the collision remains unclear.

Heightened security and rail disruptions will likely continue until clearance operations conclude. Localized traffic disruptions are possible; authorities could close roads around the accident site to facilitate recovery operations in the coming hours.

The incident site is approximately 11 km (7 miles) southeast of Bandung City.