One killed in train crash

One killed in train crash

CIREBON, West Java: A public minivan passenger was killed and
10 others were injured when the vehicle was hit by a speeding
Argo Lawu express train on a crossing on Jl. Tentara Pelajar on
Monday.

Antara quoted witnesses as saying that the minivan attempted
to pass through the railway crossing ahead of the train despite
the fact that the railway crossing gate was closing.

The minivan was dragged a few meters by the train, throwing
several passengers out of the vehicle, which was driven by Dede.

Cirebon traffic police chief Adj. Comr. Amur Candra confirmed
the incident. "An investigation into the accident is under way
and a number of witnesses are being questioned," he said.