Police investigate train accident

Wed, 06 Dec 1995

CILACAP, Central Java: Police and railway authorities are investigating a fuel train accident which happened on Sunday and which caused a financial loss of Rp 2.7 million (US$1,188).

The train, belonging to the Pertamina state oil company, was carrying 8,890 liters of diesel fuel. It overturned near Maos railway station.

Local police chief Col. Demak Lubis told Antara the accident may have occurred because the rail tracks were slippery following heavy rains.

No casualties were reported. (swe)

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