21 die in traffic crashes

Thu, 20 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SEMARANG: Central Java Police spokesman Let. Col. Bardja said
Tuesday 21 people had died in 13 traffic accidents during the
week after the Idul Fitri holiday. Thirty-three other people were
injured in the incidents.

"The accidents happened in accident-prone areas including
Semarang, Salatiga, Kendal, Brebes, Batang, Sragen, Surakarta,
Klaten and Kebumen," he said.

Reckless driving was the main cause; drivers routinely ignored
traffic lights and drove at high speeds. (har/01)

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