10 killed, 21 injured in bus collision

WONOGIRI, Central Java: Ten people were killed and 21 others injured when a minivan and a minibus collided here in Bulusulur village Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Nine people, including the two drivers, were killed instantly while one died later in hospital, local police spokesman Lt. IKM Budayana said yesterday.

Budayana said the minibus, which was packed with passengers, was headed for Tirtomoyo when the minivan, traveling at high speed, came from the opposite direction.

All those who died were male but apart from the drivers, they have yet to be identified, he said.

Seven of the victims were riding in the minivan and the other three were in the minibus. (mds)