Accident caused by drunk driver

Accident caused by drunk driver

DILI, East Timor: Provincial police chief Col. Atok Rismanto
said the driver of the truck that plunged into a ravine in Ermera
last Tuesday was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

Antara quoted Rismanto as saying that the truck's brake was
also faulty.

A truck overloaded with pilgrims on its way home from a Mass
on Mt. Ramelau plunged into a ravine in Ermera district, killing
13 people and injuring 24 others.

"The driver was already tired, and, before driving, he drank
alcohol," Rismanto said. "The brake was faulty, as well. In fact,
the truck's permit expired in August last year."

Tens of thousands of Catholics from East Timor and neighboring
East Nusa Tenggara climbed the mountain last week to gather for
an annual Mass. (swe)