Driver Denies Engine Stall in Grobogan Train Collision – Highlights Fog and Unmanned Level Crossing Issues

A car carrying Hajj pilgrims' escorts collided with a train in Grobogan, Central Java, in the early hours of May 1st, killing five people. Initially, police stated an engine stall as the cause, but the driver now claims the engine was not off, blaming poor visibility due to thick fog. The incident highlights the recurring issue of inadequate safety at community-managed level crossings.