9 Dec 2013

Jakarta commuter train collides with truck

8:25 pm on 9 December 2013

A commuter train has collided with a truck in Indonesia's capital, causing parts of the train to burst into flames.

Reports say the truck was carrying liquefied gas canisters.

At least four people are reported to have been killed in the crash, which happened in a southern suburb of Jakarta.

Pictures from the scene show black smoke and flames billowing from the crash site, the BBC reports.

The collision happened at 11.21am on Monday (local time) at a crossing in Bintaro Permai, police say.

The number of injured remain unknown, as rescue efforts are underway.