21 killed in road crash

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Twenty-one people were killed when a bus rammed into a truck which was parked on the Trans Sumatra Highway in Labuhan Batu regency on Sunday.

The Berlian Baru bus was on its way from Rantau Prapat towards Pematang Siantar when its driver lost control while avoiding another bus coming in the opposite direction.

The bus smashed into the truck, which was hauling timber, and was nearly shattered on impact, the Antara news agency reported, quoting the police.

Twenty of the victims died on the spot and most of them were mauled beyond recognition. The other victim died on the way to the hospital.

Dozens others were also being treated for injuries. (emb)