8 die during Bali convoys

8 die during Bali convoys

DENPASAR, Bali: At least eight people were killed and 39
injured in traffic accidents during the congress of Megawati
Soekarnoputri's faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI),
which ended here on Saturday..

"There were at least 11 (fatal) traffic accidents during the
congress," Bali Police chief Brig.Gen. Gunawan said on Tuesday,
adding the rate was still "normal".

Gunawan said the accidents occurred during convoys of
thousands of Megawati's supporters who swarmed the country's main
tourist destination during the congress.

He added that more than 1,000 personnel were deployed to
control the traffic during the congress.

Gunawan also said that at least eight motorcycles and about
150 wallets were stolen during the opening ceremony on Thursday.
(byg)