Idul Fitri toll sees decline in C. Java

From: The Jakarta Post

SEMARANG: Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 23 people over the Idul Fitri holiday this year in Central Java, a senior provincial police officer said on Monday.

Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Chaerul Rasyid said the figure covered two weeks -- the week before and after the holiday, which fell on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.

Last year, 36 people were killed in road accidents over the same period. -- JP

JP/Idul Fitri toll sees decline in C. Java