Indonesia train crash kills dozens

A train crash near the Indonesian city of Pemalang in Central Java province has killed more than 30 people, officials say.

Many others were injured and many bodies were trapped in the carriages. The death toll is feared to rise.

The crash happened before dawn, when a train from the capital Jakarta hit a stationary train at Petarukan station.Officials said the most likely reason for the accident was a signalling error, according to BBC News.

The train from the capital was heading to Surabaya when it crashed into the back of another train bound for Semarang that was stationary at a platform at about 0300 on Saturday (2000GMT Friday).

Most of the dead and injured were in three carriages which were derailed and overturned.At least 40 people are reported injured, many with broken bones or burns.

"The number of victims could still increase because the evacuation is ongoing," transport ministry spokesman Bambang Ervan told the Antara news agency.