Stories from Java · Indonesia

Indonesian police have named the founder of the Nolo Kusomo School in Central Java as a suspect in a high-profile sexual abuse case. A lawyer stated there could be up to 50 victims involved in the allegations.

A severe train accident on the Indonesian island of Java resulted in 14 deaths. Rescue teams confirmed that all passengers previously trapped inside a severely damaged female-only carriage were successfully evacuated. President Prabowo Subianto visited the site on Monday. Four of the 14 victims are residents of Jakarta, including one teacher living in Jagakarsa. Emergency responders used metal cutters to reach survivors trapped in the wreckage. Indonesian police are currently investigating the causes of the incident. Rescuers are using specialized personnel to perform careful extractions due to the difficult conditions. There is hope to evacuate some victims alive, though some remain trapped in the wreckage. The source noted the material damage to the train is. A motorcyclist died following a collision with a deer on the N33 highway near Assen.