Cyclist killed by train

JAKARTA: A cyclist was killed by a train on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday evening. He died instantly from head injuries.

The victim, identified as Wardi, was a resident of the Palmerah subdistrict.

A witness said Wardi had ignored warning sirens as he crossed the train tracks. His body was taken to Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital for an autopsy. -- JP