Four die in accidents

Four die in accidents

PADANG, West Sumatra: A truck carrying 60 people overturned on
the trans-Sumatra highway in Sinyamak village, Sawahlunto
regency, Wednesday, killing five people and injuring 28 others.

Sawahlunto Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col. Ichlas Yusuf told
reporters yesterday that the driver, Amrizal, escaped unhurt.

The truck had reportedly been speeding and Amrizal lost
control of the vehicle after he tried to avoid a car traveling in
the opposite direction.

Those who died were Riris, aged 17, Nora, 16, Memen, 3, Erni,
17, and Zulfikar, also 17.

Ichlas Yusuf said trucks carrying passengers were not allowed
on the trans-Sumatra road. Amrizal's truck, however, passed check
points because the 60 passengers were apparently hidden from
sight under some coverings.

The passengers were Idul Fitri holidaymakers from Koto Baru on
their way to Pariaman. (32)