Fatal accidents marred festivity

PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Two road accidents that claimed two lives marred this year's Kasada, a traditional Hindu festival in the Tengger tribal community, on Sunday, according to a press report yesterday.

Five people were seriously injured and several others slightly hurt in separate accidents involving a tourist bus and a motorbike.

Thousands of local and foreign holidaymakers flocked to Mount Bromo where the religious ritual took place. Other festivities included a bull race, a horse race and traditional art performances.

Police said they have yet to establish the cause of the accidents, Antara reported. (pan)